Died on this Date: WILLIAM B. SULLIVAN was born on February 13, 1856 in Dayton. His father, Stith M. Sullivan, was born in Dayton in 1822, he a son of William Sullivan, a native of Virginia, who was one of the early settlers of Dayton. Stith M. Sullivan was admitted to the bar in 1848 and served a long and active career. For many years he served as Commissioner of Insolvents. He married Amy H. Broadwell. William B. Sullivan entered Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. and graduated in 1878. Returning to Dayton, he took up the study of law under the direction of the law firm of Gunckel & Rowe and was admitted to the bar in October 1880. In February of 1904, he was appointed by Governor Myron T. Herrick as Police Judge, and in November 1904, was chosen to fill the term for three years and proved a capable presiding officer in the court. He was married to Helen Hypes and they resided on Robert Boulevard. William Broadwell Sullivan died on January 5, 1929. He is located in Section 10 Lot 222.
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