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Thomas F. Donnelly (née Thomas Frederick Donnelly; December 13, 1863 – November 1, 1924) was an American lawyer, judge and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on December 13, 1863, in New York City, the son of Thomas Lester Donnelly, manager of the Grand Opera House, and Sarah (Williams) Donnelly. He attended the public schools and City College of New York. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1884, was admitted to the bar, and practiced law in New York City.
Donnelly was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 32nd D.) in 1896, 1897 and 1898; and was Minority Leader in 1898.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (20th D.) from 1899 to 1902, sitting in the 122nd, 123rd, 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures.
He was a justice of the City Court from 1908 to 1912; and a Justice of the New York Supreme Court (1st D.) from 1913 until his death in 1924.
Actress Dorothy Donnelly (1880–1928) was his sister.
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| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by new district | New York State Assembly New York County, 32nd District 1896–1898 | Succeeded by John Poth, Jr. |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Daniel E. Finn | Minority Leader in the New York State Assembly 1898 | Succeeded by George M. Palmer |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Jacob A. Cantor | New York State Senate 20th District 1899–1902 | Succeeded by James J. Frawley |
