[3] Walsh was admitted to the bar in 1880 and commenced practice in New York City as the partner of Frank T.

[4] Active in politics as a member of the Tammany Hall Democratic organization, Walsh served as an assistant district attorney and Democratic district leader, and was an inspector of New York City's common schools from 1889 to 1894.

[1] After leaving Congress, Walsh resumed practicing law in New York City.

[6][7] William Walsh was a New York City politician and public official who served as county clerk.

[6] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress