Name Joseph Conry Succeeded by David Frankln Barry | Preceded by Perlie Appelton Dyar | |
Preceded by Christopher Francis O'Brien Succeeded by Timothy Lawrence Connolly | ||
Joseph Aloysius Conry (September 12, 1868 – June 22, 1943) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. Although he served only a single term, he received national attention for his reformist views. He remained a highly popular speaker and writer, despite losing an election to Congress in 1908. Russia named him Consul to the United States in 1912, a position in which he served until 1919. He was also Director of the Port of Boston from 1911 to 1916.
Contents
- Early career
- Defeats in the 1908 congressional election
- Consul to the United States from Russia
- Later career
- Death and burial
- References
Early career
Conry was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on September 12, 1868. He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Boston.
He served as president of the Boston Common Council in 1896 and 1897, and was chairman of the board of aldermen in 1898. Conry was elected as a Democrat to the 57th United States Congress (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902 to the 58th United States Congress, and resumed the practice of his profession in Boston.
Defeats in the 1908 congressional election
In 1908 Conry was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination in the 9th district. Conry first lost in the Democratic primary, and in the general election as an independent candidate, losing both times to John A. Keliher.
Consul to the United States from Russia
He was recognized as consul of Russia in September 1912 and served until 1919. Conry was decorated by Czar Nicholas II, and was made a member of the Knights of St. Anne.
Later career
Conry served as director of the Port of Boston from 1911 to 1916. He served as special attorney for the United States Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C., in 1938 and 1939, then practiced law there.
Death and burial
Conry died at George Washington University Hospital June 22, 1943. He was interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C.