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Thomas J. Scully

1868 – 1921

United States Congressman from New Jersey

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Lived 1868 – 1921 (aged 53). Thomas J. Scully was an American politician.

Thomas Joseph Scully (September 19, 1868 – December 14, 1921) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district for five terms from 1911 to 1921.

Biography Scully was born in South Amboy, New Jersey, on September 19, 1868. He attended the public schools, and Seton Hall College in South Orange, New Jersey. He engaged in the marine towing and transportation business. Scully was a member of the board of education from 1893 to 1895 and served as the Mayor of South Amboy, New Jersey in 1909 and 1910. He was elected as a Democrat to the 62nd United States Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1911 to March 4, 1921.

He was a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention. After he left Congress, he served again mayor of South Amboy, from 1921 until his death in that city on December 14, 1921. He was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Amboy, New Jersey.

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Birth century
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Education
Seton Hall University
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
Thomas Joseph Scully

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas J. Scully?

United States Congressman from New Jersey

When was Thomas J. Scully born?

Thomas J. Scully was born on 19 September 1868 in South Amboy.

When did Thomas J. Scully die?

Thomas J. Scully died on 14 December 1921 in South Amboy.

What was Thomas J. Scully's occupation?

Thomas J. Scully was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas J. Scully?

Thomas J. Scully was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas J. Scully

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