Henry P. Sullivan


Henry P. Sullivan was an American lawyer and politician.

Early life

Henry Phillip Sullivan was born on August 21, 1916 in Manchester, New Hampshire. His father was Phillip Sullivan and his mother, Johanna Sheehan.
Sullivan graduated from The Catholic University of America, where he received a bachelor of arts degree. He subsequently received a law degree from the Columbus School of Law, CUA's law school.

Career

Sullivan started his career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation in law school. He subsequently served in the United States Army Air Forces. In 1946, he was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar, and began a legal practise in Manchester.
Sullivan served as a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the New Hampshire Senate.

Personal life

Sullivan married Mary McCaffrey. They had a daughter, Kathy Sullivan, a former chairwoman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

Death

Sullivan died on April 24, 2003 in Manchester, New Hampshire.