Background
O’Shaunessy, George Francis was born on May 1, 1868 in Galway, Ireland. Son of Stephen and Margaret (Flynn) O’S.
O’Shaunessy, George Francis was born on May 1, 1868 in Galway, Ireland. Son of Stephen and Margaret (Flynn) O’S.
Brought to the United States at 4. Educated De LaSalle Institute New York, 1881-1884. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia Law School, 1889.
In law practice at New York, 1889-1907, Providence, since 1907. Senior member firm O’Shaunessy & Cannon. Secretary of Executive Committee Shepard Democracy, Brooklyn, 1894-1895.
Member Tammany Hall General Committee, 1898-1902. Deputy attorney general New York, 1904-1905. Assistant Corporate Counsel, New York, 1906-1907.
Member Rhode Island Legislature, 1910. Member 62d to 65th Congresses (1911-1919), 1st Rhode Island District. Democratic candidate for United States Senate, 1918.
Collector internal revenue for Rhode Island, 1919-1921. Home: Providence, R.I.
Member firm O’Shaunessy & Cannon. Secretary of Executive Committee Shepard Democracy, Brooklyn, 1894-1895. Member Tammany Hall General Committee, 1898-1902.
Member Rhode Island Legislature, 1910. Member 62d to 65th Congresses (1911-1919), 1st Rhode Island District.
Married Julien M. Keily, June 24, 1902.