Summary
Thomas Joseph Scully (September 19, 1868 – December 14, 1921) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district for five terms from 1911 to 1921.[1]
Thomas Joseph Scully | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 4, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin F. Howell |
| Succeeded by | T. Frank Appleby |
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| Born | September 19, 1868 South Amboy, New Jersey, US |
| Died | December 14, 1921 (aged 53) South Amboy, New Jersey, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Towing and transportation |
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Biography edit
Scully was born in South Amboy, New Jersey on September 19, 1868.[1][2] He attended the public schools, and Seton Hall College in South Orange, New Jersey. He engaged in the marine towing and transportation business. Scully was a member of the board of education from 1893 to 1895 and served as the Mayor of South Amboy, New Jersey in 1909 and 1910. He was elected as a Democrat to the 62nd United States Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1911 to March 4, 1921.
He was a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention. After he left Congress, he served again mayor of South Amboy, from 1921 until his death in that city on December 14, 1921.[2] He was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Amboy, New Jersey.
References edit
- ^ a b "Thomas Joseph Scully". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "Congressman Thos. J. Scully Dead". Plainfield Courier-News. South Amboy. December 14, 1921. p. 5. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Thomas Joseph Scully at The Political Graveyard