US Congressman. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was raised in New York City and graduated from the College of the City of New York. In the private sector he was engaged in the construction business, primarily as a contractor of building equipment. From 1916 to 1935 he was a member of the New York City Board of Aldermen. In November 1935 Curley was elected as a Democrat to the US House of Representatives (representing New York's 22nd District) to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Anthony J. Griffin, and was subsequently reelected to the Seventy-Fifth and Seventy-Sixth Congresses. He died in office and was succeeded by Walter A. Lynch.
US Congressman. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was raised in New York City and graduated from the College of the City of New York. In the private sector he was engaged in the construction business, primarily as a contractor of building equipment. From 1916 to 1935 he was a member of the New York City Board of Aldermen. In November 1935 Curley was elected as a Democrat to the US House of Representatives (representing New York's 22nd District) to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Anthony J. Griffin, and was subsequently reelected to the Seventy-Fifth and Seventy-Sixth Congresses. He died in office and was succeeded by Walter A. Lynch.
Bio by: Bobb Edwards
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