William Sullivan

Background

Sullivan, William was born in November 1774 in Biddeford, Maine, United States. Son of James and Mehitable (Odiorne) Sullivan.

Education

Graduated from Harvard, 1792, honorary Doctor of Laws, 1826.

Career

At least 1 child. Admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1795. Member Massachusetts General Court, 1804-1830. Delegate Federalist Convention, New York City, 1812, Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, 1830.

Engaged in writing about political institutions of the United States, after 1830.

Author: The Political Class Book, 1831. The Moral Class Book, 1831.

The Historical Class Book, 1833. Familiar Letters on Public Characters and Public Events from the Peace of 1783 to the Peace of 1815, 1834.

Achievements

• William Sullivan has been listed as a notable writer, government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Massachusetts General Court, 1804-1830.

Connections

Married Sarah Webb, May 19, 1802.

Father:

James Sullivan

Mother:

Mehitable (Odiorne) Sullivan

Spouse:

Sarah Webb