William J. Tully

William John Tully (October 1, 1870 in Corning, Steuben County, New York – August 22, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

William J. Tully
Member of the New York Senate
from the 41st district
In office
1905–1906
Preceded byFranklin D. Sherwood
Succeeded byBenjamin M. Wilcox
Member of the New York Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
1907–1908
Preceded byMerton E. Lewis
Succeeded byFrank C. Platt
Personal details
Born
William John Tully

(1870-10-01)October 1, 1870
Corning, New York
DiedAugust 22, 1930(1930-08-22) (aged 59)
Little Neck, New York
Cause of deathHeart attack
Resting placeLocust Valley Cemetery
Spouse(s)Clara M. Houghton, daughter of Alanson B. Houghton
ChildrenThree daughters
ResidenceLocust Valley, New York
EducationLL.B., New York Law School
Alma materBrooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Columbia College
ProfessionAttorney, politician

Life

He was the son of Joseph J. Tully and Sarah (Byers) Tully. He attended Corning Free Academy, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Columbia College. He graduated LL.B. from New York Law School, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Corning. On October 5, 1898, he married Clara Mabel Houghton (1870–1958), and they had three daughters, among them philanthropist Alice Tully (1902–1993).

Tully was a member of the New York State Senate from 1905 to 1908, sitting in the 128th, 129th (both 41st D.), 130th and 131st New York State Legislatures (both 43rd D.). Afterwards he was General Counsel of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City.

He died on August 22, 1930, while riding in an automobile from his home in Locust Valley, Nassau County, New York, to New York City; and was buried at the Locust Valley Cemetery.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Franklin D. Sherwood
New York State Senate
41st District

1905–1906
Succeeded by
Benjamin M. Wilcox
Preceded by
Merton E. Lewis
New York State Senate
43rd District

1907–1908
Succeeded by
Frank C. Platt
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