William A. Shortt

William Allaire Shortt (August 15, 1859 - March 9, 1915), was a Democrat, who represented Richmond County, New York in the New York State Assembly.

Biography

He was born in Florence, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1859. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1880. After graduating he traveled in Europe during 1880.[1] He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co.) in 1908, 1910 and 1911. He died in 1915.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "William Allaire Shortt". The New York red book.
  2. ↑ "William A. Shortt Dead. An Authority on Constitutional Law". New York Times. March 10, 1915. Retrieved 2010-09-18. William A. Shortt, a former Assemblyman and an authority on constitutional law, died yesterday morning at his [home], 218 St. Paul's Avenue. ...