title: Edward W. Curley
text: # Edward W. Curley
  
  Edward Walter Curley (May 23, 1873 – January 6, 1940) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1935 to 1940.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Curley was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. He attended the College of the City of New York.
  
  ### Political career
  
  He was a member of the New York City Council from 1916 until 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1935 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Anthony J. Griffin and served from November 5, 1935, until his death in New York City.
  
  