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. He then attended New York University Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1882.

William Allaire Shortt

He was a member of the New York State Assembly representing Richmond County, New York in 1908, 1910 and 1911.

William Allaire Shortt

He died at his home at 218 St. Paul's Avenue in Tompkinsville, Staten Island on March 9, 1915.

William Allaire Shortt

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1859 births

1915 deaths

Politicians from Northampton, Massachusetts

Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly

People from Tompkinsville, Staten Island

University of Toronto alumni

19th-century American politicians