Patrick Joseph Sullivan | |
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| United States Senator fromWyoming | |
| In office December 5, 1929 – November 30, 1930 | |
| Appointed by | Frank Emerson |
| Preceded by | Francis E. Warren |
| Succeeded by | Robert D. Carey |
| Member of theWyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1894–1896 1898–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1864-03-17)March 17, 1864 Bantry,County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | April 8, 1935(1935-04-08) (aged 70) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Honora Sullivan |
| Profession | Politician |
Patrick Joseph Sullivan (March 17, 1864 – April 8, 1935) was an American politician. He was the mayor ofCasper, Wyoming, from 1897 to 1898 and was aRepublican member of theUnited States Senate fromWyoming from 1929 to 1930.
Sullivan was born on a farm atKilcrohane, west ofBantry,County Cork, Ireland. He emigrated to America in 1888, landed inNew York City, and moved to theTerritory of Wyoming where he raised sheep inRawlins. He moved to Casper in 1892, and became interested in banking, the production of oil, and various other enterprises.
He was a member of theWyoming House of Representatives from 1894 until 1896, and from 1898 until 1900.[1] He served as the mayor of Casper from 1897 until 1899.[2] In 1912 and 1916 he was a delegate to theRepublican National Convention from Wyoming. He was a member of theRepublican National Committee from Wyoming in 1924.
On December 5, 1929, he was appointed as aRepublican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death ofFrancis E. Warren. He served in the US Senate from December 5, 1929, to November 30, 1930, whenRobert D. Carey succeeded him.[3] He was not a candidate for the election to fill the vacancy.
Though Mr. Sullivan was a man of law and order, he did reciprocate the voluntary friendship of outlaws of his day. In particular, the Wild Bunch aka Hole in the Wall Gang (led by Butch Cassidy and Harry "Sundance Kid" Longabaugh) who respected and were friendly to Mr. Sullivan despite his stand for law and order. (Denver Post - Sunday Morning Edition, March 9, 1930)
Sullivan died on April 8, 1935, inSanta Barbara, California. He is interred in Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming.[4]
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Casper 1897–1899 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. Senate | ||
| Preceded by | U.S. senator (Class 1) from Wyoming 1929–1930 | Succeeded by |
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