Thomas F. Donnelly (New York City)
Thomas F. Donnelly (December 13, 1863 New York City – November 1, 1924) was an American lawyer, judge and politician from New York.
Life
He was the son of Thomas Lester Donnelly, manager of the Grand Opera House, and Sarah (Williams) Donnelly. He attended the public schools and the College of the City of New York. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1884, was admitted to the bar, and practiced law in New York City.
Donnelly was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 32nd D.) in 1896, 1897 and 1898; and was Minority Leader in 1898.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (20th D.) from 1899 to 1902, sitting in the 122nd, 123rd, 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures.
He was a justice of the City Court from 1908 to 1912; and a justice of the New York Supreme Court (1st D.) from 1913 until his death in 1924.
Actress Dorothy Donnelly (1880-1928) was his sister.
Sources
- The New York Red Book compiled by Edgar L. Murlin (published by James B. Lyon, Albany NY, 1897; pg. 203 and 512f)
- THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS in NYT on January 5, 1898
- FOLEY FOR SHERIFF ON TAMMANY TICKET in NYT on October 10, 1907
- HENRY V. DONNELLY DEAD in NYT on February 16, 1910
- DEMOCRATS MAKE UP THEIR COUNTY TICKET in NYT on August 27, 1912
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by new district |
New York State Assembly New York County, 32nd District 1896–1898 |
Succeeded by John Poth, Jr. |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Jacob A. Cantor |
New York State Senate 20th District 1899–1902 |
Succeeded by James J. Frawley |
