Background
Nolan, John Henry was born on August 26, 1892 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Frank F. and Mary A. (Carey) Nolan.
Nolan, John Henry was born on August 26, 1892 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Frank F. and Mary A. (Carey) Nolan.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown U., 1915. Student Harvard Law School, 1915-1917.
Admitted to Rhode Island bar, 1919, and since practiced in Newport and Providence. State senator, 1929-1930. Assistant attorney general, 1923-1924, 1933-1939.
Attorney general since 1941.
Served as ensign, United States Naval Reserve Force, World War. Member American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Military Order of World War, Navy.
Member of Knights of Columbus. Elks; Moose; American Legion.
Married Natalie D. Sheehan, August 4, 1936.