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tured. When the Colt Company had the
contract for the making of government
guns, he mixed the metals. In the late
" 'eighties," Mr. Curry resigned from the
position of Superintendent of the Colt
Brass foundry, a position which he had
held for many years, and engaged in the
real estate business on his own account.
He had always been thrifty, and with
keen foresight had invested his savings in
property which greatly enhanced in value,
and the income from this property was re-
invested with the same discriminating
judgment. It was very seldom that Mr.
Curry sold a piece of property.
He was a Democrat in politics, and
served two terms in the Common Council.
Mr. Curry married Ann Flannigan and of
their family of ten children, nine grew to
maturity, i. John, a graduate of Notre
Dame University. He was a lawyer and
died in 191 1, unmarried. 2. Ann, wife of
Joseph G. Woods of New Britain. 3.
William P., married Ann Golden. He
was alderman for several terms and is
now in the real estate and insurance busi-
ness in Hartford. 4. Margaret, deceased
wife of Truman D. Cowles of Hartford.
5. Mary, who lives at home. 6. Thomas
B., graduate of Notre Dame Law Department
in 1914. He had taken special
academic work before entering the law
school, and was admitted to the bar the
same year he graduated. He is now in
partnership with his brother, James A.,
who is more particularly the subject of
this sketch. Thomas Curry married An-
gela Jane Connor and has a daughter,
Angela Jane. 7. James A., of extended
mention below. 8. Edward P., of Hart-
ford, engaged in the real estate business.
He married Mary Doyle and is the father
of two children. 9. Teresa, a graduate of
St. Mary's College, Indiana, now engaged
in social service work with the Diocesan
Bureau of Social Service in Hartford. The
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mother of this family died in August, 191 7.
James A. Curry attended the grammar
and high schools of Hartford and St.
Thomas Seminary. After completing his
courses at these institutions, he went to
Colorado where he worked for a year as
a surveyor in Routt County. At the death
of his brother, John Curry, he returned to
the East and the following September
entered the Law School at Notre Dame
University from which he was graduated
in 1914 and admitted to the bar the following
year. At the same time he formed
his present partnership with his brother,
Thomas Curry, under the firm name of
Curry & Curry and they engage in a gen-
eral practice of their profession.
Although comparatively a young man,
Mr. Curry has been very active in public
affairs and has been a staunch supporter
of the Democratic party. For two terms
he served as assistant chairman of the
County Committee and also served as
secretary to Mayor Richard Kinsella.
Mr. Curry married Mary Agnes, daughter
of Honora Mahoney of Rawlins, Wyoming,
and neice of Senator Patrick Sul-
livan of Caspar, Wyoming. The latter is
also a Republican National Committeeman.
Mr. and Mrs. Curry are the parents
of a daughter, Mary Agnes, and of a son,
John Patrick Curry. Mrs. Curry holds
the degree of A. B. and B. M. received
from St. Mary's College.
Mr. Curry's fraternal affiliations are
with the Knights of Columbus ; the Be-
nevolent and Protective Order of Elks;
and the Royal Arcanum. With his family
he attends St. Joseph's Cathedral.
OTIS, John M.,
Banker.
There is an erroneous impression that
New England, with its greatly enlarged
cities and a vast increase in population.