Fleury F. Sullivan (1870 – January 1, 1951) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1910 to 1911.
Fleury F. Sullivan | |
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_(cropped).png) Sullivan (c. 1909) | |
| In office 1910–1911 | |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1870 Magnolia, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1951 (aged 80–81) Edgewood, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Francis Church Cemetery Abingdon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth A. Linsenmyer |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editFleury F. Sullivan was born in 1870 on a farm near Magnolia in Harford County, Maryland, to Thomas Sullivan. He attended public schools until he was 16 years old.[1][2]
Career
editSullivan worked for the telegraph department of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad starting in 1891.[1][3] He worked there for 50 years.[4]
Sullivan was a Democrat. Sullivan served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1910 to 1911.[5] Sullivan pushed for an eight-hour law for telegraphers to be introduced in 1906 and 1907 by Walter R. McComas.[2][4][6] He was one of the Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates in 1911, after a tie vote in the primary with Joseph W. Archer. Archer would withdraw from nomination.[2][7][8] Sullivan was a candidate in the 1915 election for the House of Delegates.[9]
Sullivan blamed his loss in the 1916 race on Democratic leadership. It created a political feud that lasted for 20 years. In 1940, it caused a rift between him and Robert H. Archer. Sullivan supported Howard Bruce while his son Paul L. Sullivan supported George L. P. Radcliffe for the U.S. Senate. Later, his son would support Herbert O'Conor for the senate while Sullivan would switch positions and support Radcliffe.[4][6]
Sullivan served as vice chairman of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers for fifteen years.[6]
Personal life
editSullivan married Elizabeth A. Linsenmyer. He had three sons and two daughters, Paul L., Joseph C., Francis A., Elizabeth and Florence. They lived at Van Bibber, Maryland. His son, Francis A. was reported missing in Germany by Sullivan. He was found dead weeks later having drowned after falling off a ferry.[1][10][11][12]
Sullivan had a heart attack on December 25, 1950.[6] Sullivan died on January 1, 1951, at his home in Edgewood, Maryland. He was buried at the cemetery adjoining St. Francis Church in Abingdon, Maryland.[4][12]
References
edit- ^ a b c "A Harford Democrat in the Legislature". The Baltimore Sun. November 29, 1909. p. 11. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Harford Democratic Candidates for House". The Baltimore Sun. October 29, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "50-Year-Man with B. & O." The Evening Sun. March 7, 1941. p. 20. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Sullivan, 80, Dies; Led Democrats". The Evening Sun. January 2, 1951. p. 18. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Fleury F. Sullivan". The Baltimore Sun. January 3, 1951. p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gorman has 13,414". The Baltimore Sun. September 3, 1911. p. 9. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hitch in Harford Solved". The Baltimore Sun. September 13, 1911. p. 2. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Complete Vote of Harford". The Baltimore Sun. September 16, 1915. p. 9. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Report on Missing Man Challenged". The Baltimore Sun. February 17, 1938. p. 20. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Funeral Rites Monday for Francis A. Sullivan". The Baltimore Sun. April 9, 1938. p. 16. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Sullivan". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1951. p. 15. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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