Background
Reilly, Thomas Lawrence was born on September 20, 1858 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Fagan) Reilly.
Reilly, Thomas Lawrence was born on September 20, 1858 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Fagan) Reilly.
Graduated from State Normal School, New Britain, 1876.
Hartford Sunday Globe and New Haven Register, 1876-1886. Associated with Francis Atwater, F. East. Sands and Lew Allen and started Meriden Journal, 1886. Mayor of Meriden, 3 terms, 1906-1912.
Member Board Education 6 years.
Director Public Library since instituted, about 1898. Member 62d Congress (1911-1913), 2d Connecticut District, and 63d Congress (1913-1915), 3d District.
Member Board Education 6 years. Member 62d Congress (1911-1913), 2d Connecticut District, and 63d Congress (1913-1915), 3d District. Member 2d Company of Government’son
Foot Guard of Connecticut.
Clubs: Colonial, Amaranth.