Joseph A. Gavagan
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Joseph Andrew Gavagan (August 20, 1892 – October 18, 1968) was an American World War I veteran, lawyer, and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from New York from 1929 to 1943.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 22nd district, Preceded by ...
Joseph Andrew Gavagan | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 22nd district | |
In office 1923–1929 | |
Preceded by | Michael E. Reiburn |
Succeeded by | Benjamin B. Mittler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
In office November 5, 1929 – December 30, 1943 | |
Preceded by | Royal H. Weller |
Succeeded by | James H. Torrens |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-08-20)August 20, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 18, 1968(1968-10-18) (aged 76) Putnam Memorial Hospital, Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
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