Maurice J. Sullivan

Not to be confused with Maurice J. "Sully" Sullivan.

Maurice J. Sullivan
Reno Gazette-Journal. November 4, 1942.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's at-large district
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	James G. Scrugham
Succeeded by	Berkeley L. Bunker
15th and 18th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office January 2, 1939 – January 3, 1943
Governor	Edward P. Carville
Preceded by	Fred S. Alward
Succeeded by	Vail M. Pittman
In office January 4, 1915 – January 3, 1927
Governor	Emmet D. Boyle James G. Scrugham
Preceded by	Gilbert C. Ross
Succeeded by	Morley Griswold
Personal details
Born	Maurice Joseph Sullivan (1884-12-07)December 7, 1884 San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died	August 9, 1953(1953-08-09) (aged 68) Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Resting place	Our Mothers of Sorrows Cemetery, Reno
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Attorney

Maurice Joseph Sullivan (December 7, 1884 – August 9, 1953) was an American politician. He was the 15th and 18th lieutenant governor of Nevada and a U.S. Representative from Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Biography

Sullivan was born in San Rafael, California, on December 7, 1884. He attended the parochial schools of San Rafael, graduated from San Francisco Polytechnic High School, and attended San Francisco's Sacred Heart College. He learned the retail business with the San Francisco firm of Holbrook, Merrill & Stratton.

Business career

Sullivan moved to Goldfield, Nevada, in 1906, where he worked as a sales representative and manager for a company that provided hardware and other supplies for gold miners and mining companies. He eventually became the principal owner of the Wood-Sullivan Hardware Company and was an investor in several mining ventures. While living in Goldfield he served on the town board, as president of the local chamber of commerce, and as president of the local volunteer fire department.

Early political career

In 1914 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Nevada and served from 1915 to 1927.

World War I

During World War I he was adjutant general of the Nevada National Guard, as well as Nevada's federal disbursing officer and director of the draft.

Legal career and return to politics

He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1923 and commenced practice in Carson City.

In 1938 Sullivan was again elected Lieutenant Governor, and he served from 1939 to 1942.

Congress

In 1942 Sullivan was elected to the 78th Congress, and he served one term, January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1944. After leaving Congress Sullivan resumed practicing law in Reno.

Death and burial

Sullivan died in Reno on August 9, 1953. He was buried in Reno's Our Mother of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa) Cemetery.

References

External links

• United States Congress. "Maurice J. Sullivan (id: S001058)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Maurice J. Sullivan at Find a Grave

Political offices
Preceded by Gilbert C. Ross	Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1915–1927	Succeeded by Morley Griswold
Preceded by Fred S. Alward	Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1939–1943	Succeeded by Vail M. Pittman
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by James G. Scrugham	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's at-large congressional district 1943–1945	Succeeded by Berkeley L. Bunker