John W. Sullivan
Representative from Kossuth county, was born near La
Salle, Illinois, June 13, 1862. He came with his parents, both of whom were
natives of Ireland, to Iowa in 1870. Attended the public schools in Johnson
county, Iowa. Also attended Hiatt's Academy at Iowa City. Graduated from the law
department of the State University of Iowa In 1887. Became a resident of Algona,
Iowa, In 1890, since which time he has practiced law there. His family consists
of his wife, who was Miss Essie Cordingley of Algona, Iowa, and one son. Elected
representative in 1914. A democrat in politics.
~Iowa Official Register
1915-1916; Biographies of State Representatives, p. 738
Submitted by Sharyl Ferrall
