William Francis Sheehan | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1892 – December 31, 1894 | |
| Governor | Roswell P. Flower |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Charles T. Saxton |
| Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1891 – December 31, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Husted |
| Succeeded by | Robert P. Bush |
| Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1886 – December 31, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | William Caryl Ely |
| Succeeded by | Milo M. Acker |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 1st Erie district | |
| In office January 1, 1885 – December 31, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius Donohue |
| Succeeded by | John J. Clahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1859 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | March 14, 1917 (aged 57) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Blanche Nellany (1869–1929) |
| Education | St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Nickname | Blue-Eyed Billy |
William Francis Sheehan (November 6, 1859 – March 14, 1917) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.[1] A Democrat, he was most notable for serving as the speaker of the New York State Assembly in 1891 and the lieutenant governor of New York from 1892 to 1894.
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William F. Sheehan (1895-1917) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Born in Buffalo, New York, he graduated from St. Joseph's College and was admitted to the bar in 1881. He practiced in Buffalo from 1881 to 1895 and in New York City from 1895 until his death. He directed several companies, and served in the New York State Assembly from 1885 to 1891 ...
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