William F. Walsh

For the polo player, see William (Billy) Francis Walsh.

William Francis Walsh
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	Howard W. Robison
Succeeded by	Gary A. Lee
48th Mayor of Syracuse
In office 1961–1969
Preceded by	Donald H. Mead
Succeeded by	Lee Alexander
Personal details
Born	(1912-07-11)July 11, 1912 Syracuse, New York
Died	January 8, 2011(2011-01-08) (aged 98) Marcellus, New York
Political party	Republican
Children	James T. Walsh
Alma mater	St. Bonaventure University

William Francis Walsh (July 11, 1912 – January 8, 2011) was a Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Biography

Walsh was born in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1934 and received a master's degree from the University at Buffalo in 1949. He served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1941 until 1946.

He was elected mayor of Syracuse in 1961 and served until 1969. He was a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. He was elected to Congress in 1972 and served from January 3, 1973 until January 3, 1979.

He was the father of former Congressman James T. Walsh, also a Republican.

External links

• William F. Walsh at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Political offices
Preceded by Donald H. Mead	Mayor of Syracuse, NY 1961–1969	Succeeded by Lee Alexander
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Howard W. Robison	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd congressional district 1973–1979	Succeeded by Gary A. Lee
Honorary titles
Preceded by William H. Avery	Oldest Surviving Member of the U.S. House of Representatives November 4, 2009 – January 8, 2011	Succeeded by Perkins Bass