Background
Sullivan, John Lawrence was born on June 16, 1899 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick Henry and Ellen J. (Harrington) Sullivan.
Sullivan, John Lawrence was born on June 16, 1899 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick Henry and Ellen J. (Harrington) Sullivan.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth 1921. Doctor of Laws, Dartmouth 1921, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1924.
Doctor of Laws, Duquesne University, 1948, U. New Hampshire (U.S.), 1949, Loyola University, 1949, U. Portland, Oregon.
Bar: New Hampshire (U.S.) bar 1923. And began practice in, Manchester, 1924. As member firm Sullivan & White. County solicitor Hillsborough Company, 1929-1933.
Partner Sullivan & Sullivan, 1930, became sole owner, 1931.
Now senior partner Sullivan & Wynot, Manchester, New Hampshire (U.S.) Also Sullivan & Beauregard, Washington.
Director emeritus National Savings & Trust Company. Appointed assistant to commissioner of internal revenue, 1939. Assistant secretary of treasury, 1940-1944.
Assistant secretary Navy for Air, 1945.
Undersecretary of navy, 1946-1947, secretary of, 1947-1949. Trustee Naval History Foundation.
Served with United States Navy, 1918. Member District of Columbia, New Hampshire (U.S.) bar associations, Navy League of the United States (director), American Legion (commander New Hampshire (U.S.) Department 1937), Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Rho. Clubs: Knights of Columbus (Boston), Clover (Boston).
Married Priscilla Manning, December 28, 1932. Children: Patricia, Charles Manning, Deborah.