William A. McNulty Biography


	This biography appears on pages 272-273 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				WILLIAM A. McNULTY. 

	William A. McNulty is engaged in general merchandising in Bryant 
and a spirit of enterprise and progress actuates him in all that he 
does. He was born in Ohio on the 6th of June, 1867, and is a son of Ed 
and Catherine (Forbes) McNulty. The father followed the occupation of 
farming, devoting his life to that pursuit until his labors were ended 
in dentin in 1906. His widow has also passed away, her demise occurring 
in 1893. 

	W. A. McNulty was educated in the public schools and in the 
National Normal University, now Holbrook's College, at Lebanon, Ohio, 
in which he pursued a two years' commercial course. After leaving 
school he engaged in the cigar business for two years and then removed 
westward to South Dakota, arriving in this state in 1892, at which time 
he took up his abode in Bryant. Here he worked for Ward Brothers for 
eight years and at the end of that time became cashier of the Farmers & 
Citizens Bank, in which position he remained for three and a half 
years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Ward Brothers 
and purchased an interest in the business, the firm style of Ward 
Brothers & Company being assumed. The succeeding year was thus passed 
and at the end of that time he became cashier of the Merchants Bank, 
which position he filled for four years. Later he went to Colorado 
where he spent one year for the benefit of his health. At the end of 
that time he returned and purchased his present business from H. A. 
Amundson and has since been engaged in general merchandising. Since 
becoming proprietor he has increased the trade one-half He follows 
progressive, modern business methods and ever studies the needs and 
wishes of his patrons. 

	On the 28th of October, 1894, Mr. McNulty was united in marriage 
to Miss Lizzie McShane, daughter of Mrs. Sarah McShane, a widow, who, 
with the family, settled near Bryant in pioneer days. She is now 
deceased, having passed away about 1901. Mr. and Mrs. McNulty have two 
children living: Raymond E., eighteen years old, who is attending St. 
Thomas College, St. Paul, Minnesota; and Gertrude M., eleven years old. 
They also lost two children, who died in infancy. The parents are 
members of the Catholic church and Mr. McNulty also belongs to the 
Knights of Columbus at Watertown. He is also connected with the Elks of 
Watertown and with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His political 
allegiance is given to the democratic party and in 1913 he was elected 
mayor of Bryant for a term of two years, so that he is the present 
incumbent in the office. He had previously held the position of city 
treasurer for six years and was a member of the city council for eight 
years. He belongs to the Hunting Club and he spends his leisure hours 
in fishing or in motoring. He keeps his business and his official 
duties foremost, however, and he is interested in everything pertaining 
to the welfare and progress of South Dakota.