Sidney Curtiss

Sidney Quinn Curtiss (September 4, 1917 – January 24, 1994) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1949 to 1979.

Sidney Curtiss
Minority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1961–1971
Preceded by	Frank S. Giles
Succeeded by	Francis W. Hatch, Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Berkshire district
In office 1949–1979
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Personal details
Born	(1917-09-04)September 4, 1917 Sheffield, Massachusetts
Died	January 24, 1994(1994-01-24) (aged 76) Lenox, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Harvard College Boston University Law School
Occupation	Lawyer Politician

Early life

Curtiss was born on September 4, 1917 in Sheffield, Massachusetts.[1] He attended St. Paul's School and graduated from Harvard College in 1940. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1947.[2]

Political career

Curtiss was a longtime officeholder in Sheffield. From 1948 to 1977 he was town counsel. From 1951 to 1977 he was town moderator. He also served on the town's board of assessors.[1]

Curtiss represented the 6th Berkshire district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1949 to 1979. From 1961 to 1971 he was House minority leader.[1]

Death

Curtiss died on January 24, 1999 in Lenox, Massachusetts.[2]

References

1. 1977–1978 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. "Sidney Curtiss, at 76; lawyer, ex-GOP leader in Mass. House". The Boston Globe. January 26, 1999.