Sidney Curtiss

Sidney Curtiss
Minority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1961–1971
Preceded by Frank S. Giles
Succeeded by Francis W. Hatch, Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Berkshire district
In office
1949–1979
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by District eliminated
Personal details
Born September 4, 1917
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Died January 24, 1994 (aged 76)
Lenox, Massachusetts
Political party Republican
Alma mater Harvard College
Boston University Law School
Occupation Lawyer
Politician

Sidney Quinn Curtiss was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1949 to 1979.

Early life

Curtiss was born on September 4, 1917 in Sheffield, Massachusetts.[1] He attended St. Paul's School and graduated from Harvard College in 1940. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1947.[2]

Political career

Curtiss was a longtime officeholder in Sheffield. From 1948 to 1977 he was town counsel. From 1951 to 1977 he was town moderator. He also served on the town's board of assessors.[1]

Curtiss represented the 6th Berkshire district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1949 to 1979. From 1961 to 1971 he was House minority leader.[1]

Death

Curtiss died on January 24, 1999 in Lenox, Massachusetts.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1977–1978 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Sidney Curtiss, at 76; lawyer, ex-GOP leader in Mass. House". The Boston Globe. January 26, 1999.