'Turnback Tuesday' features first mayor of Derby

Turnback Tuesday introduces you to the first Mayor of Derby, Thomas Jefferson O’Sullivan, M.D. 
From 1894 to 1895, O’Sullivan was the first mayor after the separation of Ansonia. He received his M.D. from Bellevue Medical College in New York City. 
O’Sullivan moved to Birmingham in 1878 and rapidly developed a thriving practice that expanded his intimate knowledge of the community. 
It is said that, as a physician, he treated more patients who he knew couldn't pay than any other doctor in the city. He resided at 99 Elizabeth St. with his wife, Elizabeth. 
O'Sullivan died of cancer on Feb. 9, 1890 at the age of 48.


Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!