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Lynch was born in [[Canton, Ohio]] in 1844, the son of Arnold Lynch and Frances (Horan) Lynch. Lynch's parents, both [[Irish American|Irish immigrants]], had moved to Ohio in their young adulthood. Arnold Lynch was employed as a [[surveyor]] and later held office as [[county surveyor]] and [[recorder of deeds]].<ref name=r546>Randall & Ryan, p. 546</ref> Arnold Lynch died in 1857, when his son was thirteen years old.<ref name=r546/> William Lynch attended the [[public schools]] in Canton and graduated at the age of sixteen.<ref name=r546/> He studied the law at a local attorney's office and was admitted to the [[Bar (law)|bar]] in 1865.<ref name=r546/> The next year, Lynch ran a a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] for the office of [[district attorney|prosecuting attorney]] of the county and was elected.<ref name=r546/> Lynch was appointed city solicitor of Canton the same year, holding both offices simultaneously.<ref name=r546/> After completing a two-year term, he was defeated for reelection by his [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] opponent, future [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[William McKinley]].<ref name=m34>Morgan, pp. 34–35</ref> Lynch was renominated in 1870, facing off again against McKinley, and was narrowly elected.<ref name=m34/> |
Lynch was born in [[Canton, Ohio]] in 1844, the son of Arnold Lynch and Frances (Horan) Lynch. Lynch's parents, both [[Irish American|Irish immigrants]], had moved to Ohio in their young adulthood. Arnold Lynch was employed as a [[surveyor]] and later held office as [[county surveyor]] and [[recorder of deeds]].<ref name=r546>Randall & Ryan, p. 546</ref> Arnold Lynch died in 1857, when his son was thirteen years old.<ref name=r546/> William Lynch attended the [[public schools]] in Canton and graduated at the age of sixteen.<ref name=r546/> He studied the law at a local attorney's office and was admitted to the [[Bar (law)|bar]] in 1865.<ref name=r546/> The next year, Lynch ran a a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] for the office of [[district attorney|prosecuting attorney]] of the county and was elected.<ref name=r546/> Lynch was appointed city solicitor of Canton the same year, holding both offices simultaneously.<ref name=r546/> After completing a two-year term, he was defeated for reelection by his [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] opponent, future [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[William McKinley]].<ref name=m34>Morgan, pp. 34–35</ref> Lynch was renominated in 1870, facing off again against McKinley, and was narrowly elected.<ref name=m34/> |
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Lynch did not seek reelection in 1872, instead starting a private practice with [[William R. Day]], the future [[Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court justice]].<ref name=r547>Randall & Ryan, p. 547</ref> In 1875, Day and Lynch faced off against McKinley in court, the two partners representing a group of [[Coal mining|coal mine]] owners, and McKinley representing a group of striking miners.<ref name=m40>Morgan, pp. 40–41</ref> The case involved charges the miners rioted when confronted with [[strikebreaker]]s, but only one man was convicted.<ref name=m40/> Lynch's brother, Austin, joined the firm in 1878, which then became known as Lynch, Day, and Lynch.<ref name=r547/> William Lynch resigned from the partnership in 1882, but the firm continued and is the predecessor of the [[Cleveland]] firm [[Day Ketterer]], which still exists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dayketterer.com/firm-history |title=William R. Day |work=Day Ketterer Attorneys-at-Law: About DK |accessdate=February 12, 2012}}</ref> |
Lynch did not seek reelection in 1872, instead starting a private practice with [[William R. Day]], the future [[Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court justice]].<ref name=r547>Randall & Ryan, p. 547</ref> In 1874, he married Eliza Underhill, with whom he had three daughters.<ref name=r551>Randall & Ryan, p. 551</ref> The next year, 1875, Day and Lynch faced off against McKinley in court, the two partners representing a group of [[Coal mining|coal mine]] owners, and McKinley representing a group of striking miners.<ref name=m40>Morgan, pp. 40–41</ref> The case involved charges the miners rioted when confronted with [[strikebreaker]]s, but only one man was convicted.<ref name=m40/> Lynch's brother, Austin, joined the firm in 1878, which then became known as Lynch, Day, and Lynch.<ref name=r547/> William Lynch resigned from the partnership in 1882, but the firm continued and is the predecessor of the [[Cleveland]] firm [[Day Ketterer]], which still exists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dayketterer.com/firm-history |title=William R. Day |work=Day Ketterer Attorneys-at-Law: About DK |accessdate=February 12, 2012}}</ref> |
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After leaving private practice, Lynch was exclusively employed working for railroad interests, including the [[Connoton Valley Railroad]] and the [[Pittsburgh, Akron & Western Railroad Company]].<ref name=r547/> He also was among the owners of the [[Canton-Massilon Electric Railroad]], an [[Intercity rail|intercity line]].<ref name=r547/> |
After leaving private practice, Lynch was exclusively employed working for railroad interests, including the [[Connoton Valley Railroad]] and the [[Pittsburgh, Akron & Western Railroad Company]].<ref name=r547/> He also was among the owners of the [[Canton-Massilon Electric Railroad]], an [[Intercity rail|intercity line]].<ref name=r547/> After [[Assassination of William McKinley|McKinley's assassination]] in 1901, Lynch was one of the founders of the McKinley National Memorial Association, which was responsible for the construction of the [[McKinley National Memorial]].<ref name=r548>Randall & Ryan, p. 548</ref> From 1903 to 1906, he served as a city councilman in Canton.<ref name=r548/> He practiced law up to his final day, February 6, 1907, when he died in the middle of a trial in [[Lisbon, Ohio]].<ref name=r551/> |
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Revision as of 01:14, 13 February 2012
William Arnold Lynch (August 4, 1844 – February 6, 1907) was an Ohio lawyer and politician.
Lynch was born in Canton, Ohio in 1844, the son of Arnold Lynch and Frances (Horan) Lynch. Lynch's parents, both Irish immigrants, had moved to Ohio in their young adulthood. Arnold Lynch was employed as a surveyor and later held office as county surveyor and recorder of deeds.[1] Arnold Lynch died in 1857, when his son was thirteen years old.[1] William Lynch attended the public schools in Canton and graduated at the age of sixteen.[1] He studied the law at a local attorney's office and was admitted to the bar in 1865.[1] The next year, Lynch ran a a Democrat for the office of prosecuting attorney of the county and was elected.[1] Lynch was appointed city solicitor of Canton the same year, holding both offices simultaneously.[1] After completing a two-year term, he was defeated for reelection by his Republican opponent, future U.S. President William McKinley.[2] Lynch was renominated in 1870, facing off again against McKinley, and was narrowly elected.[2]
Lynch did not seek reelection in 1872, instead starting a private practice with William R. Day, the future Supreme Court justice.[3] In 1874, he married Eliza Underhill, with whom he had three daughters.[4] The next year, 1875, Day and Lynch faced off against McKinley in court, the two partners representing a group of coal mine owners, and McKinley representing a group of striking miners.[5] The case involved charges the miners rioted when confronted with strikebreakers, but only one man was convicted.[5] Lynch's brother, Austin, joined the firm in 1878, which then became known as Lynch, Day, and Lynch.[3] William Lynch resigned from the partnership in 1882, but the firm continued and is the predecessor of the Cleveland firm Day Ketterer, which still exists.[6]
After leaving private practice, Lynch was exclusively employed working for railroad interests, including the Connoton Valley Railroad and the Pittsburgh, Akron & Western Railroad Company.[3] He also was among the owners of the Canton-Massilon Electric Railroad, an intercity line.[3] After McKinley's assassination in 1901, Lynch was one of the founders of the McKinley National Memorial Association, which was responsible for the construction of the McKinley National Memorial.[7] From 1903 to 1906, he served as a city councilman in Canton.[7] He practiced law up to his final day, February 6, 1907, when he died in the middle of a trial in Lisbon, Ohio.[4]
References
Sources
- Morgan, H. Wayne (2003). William McKinley and His America (revised ed.). Kent, Ohio: The Kent State University Press. ISBN 9780873387651.
- Randall, Emilius Oviatt; Ryan, Daniel Joseph (1915). History of Ohio: the Rise and Progress of an American State. Vol. 6. New York, New York: Century History Co.