William L. Tierney
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Preceded bySchuyler Merritt
Succeeded bySchuyler Merritt
BornAugust 6, 1876[1]
DiedApril 13, 1958 (aged 81)
William Laurence Tierney | |
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 Tierney (center, white suit) is greeted by members of the Bonus Army, 1932 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933[1] | |
| Preceded by | Schuyler Merritt |
| Succeeded by | Schuyler Merritt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1876[1] |
| Died | April 13, 1958 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery[1] |
| Party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (1898)[1] New York Law School (1900)[1] |
| Occupation | lawyer, banker |
William Laurence Tierney (August 6, 1876 – April 13, 1958) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1931 to 1933.
Tierney was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Tierney attended the public schools. He was graduated from Fordham University, New York City, in 1898 and from New York Law School in 1900.
He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in New York City.[1] He moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1905[1] and to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912,[1] continuing the practice of law. He served as judge of Greenwich court 1912-1914.[1]
