Summary
Thomas Francis Burchill (August 3, 1882 – March 26, 1955) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1943 to 1945.
Thomas F. Burchill | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Emanuel Celler |
| New York State Senate | |
| In office 1925–1938 | |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1882 New York City, US |
| Died | March 26, 1955 (aged 72) Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Niagara University |
| Occupation | auctioneer, appraiser |
Biography edit
Born in New York City, he attended the city's St. Francis Xavier High School, and graduated from Niagara University. He was an auctioneer, appraiser, and was also interested in the insurance business in New York City after 1900.
Political career edit
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 3rd D.) in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1924.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (13th D.) from 1925 to 1938, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th, 151st, 152nd, 153rd, 154th, 155th, 156th, 157th, 158th, 159th, 160th and 161st New York State Legislatures. He was appointed a member of the New York World's Fair Commission in 1938.
Congress edit
Burchill was elected as a Democrat to the 78th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945. He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City and was a consultant and alien property custodian.
Death edit
He died on March 26, 1955, in Far Rockaway, Queens.[1][2][3] Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.[4] His widow, Margaret McMahon, died in 1968.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ New York State Assembly, Journal of the Assembly of the State of New York, Volume 3, 1955, page 2641
- ^ Associated Press, Troy Times-Record, Former New York Congressman Dies, March 26, 1955
- ^ Yonkers Herald-Statesman, Condon to Attend Rites, March 30, 1955
- ^ Kingston (N.Y.) Daily Freeman, Former Congressman Burchill Dies at 73, March 26, 1955
- ^ "Thomas Burchill, Legislator, Dead". New York Times. March 27, 1955. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- ^ "Mrs. Thomas Burchill". New York Times. March 2, 1968. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Thomas F. Burchill (id: B001072)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.