Martin J. Kennedy
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Martin J. Kennedy | |
|---|---|
 Kennedy in 1935 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th district | |
| In office April 11, 1930 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Carew |
| Succeeded by | Vito Marcantonio |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 18th District | |
| In office 1924–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Salvatore A. Cotillo |
| Succeeded by | John T. McCall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1955 (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Columbia University College of the City of New York |
| Occupation | Real estate broker Insurance broker |
Martin John Kennedy (August 29, 1892 – October 27, 1955) was an Irish-American politician from New York. A real estate and insurance broker in New York City, Kennedy is most notable for his service as a Democratic member of the New York State Senate (1924-1930) and the United States House of Representatives (1930-1945).
Biography
[edit]Kennedy was born in New York City on August 29, 1892. He attended the public schools, and graduated from Columbia University in 1909; and from the College of the City of New York in 1914. Then he engaged in the real estate and insurance business, and entered politics.
World War II
[edit]He served in the United States Army Intelligence during World War I; and was Chairman of the New York City School Board from 1918 to 1924.
State legislature
[edit]He was a member of the New York State Senate (18th D.) from 1924 to 1930, sitting in the 147th through 153rd New York State Legislatures.
Congress
[edit]Kennedy was elected as a Democrat to the 71st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John F. Carew, and was re-elected to the seven succeeding Congresses, holding office from April 11, 1930, to January 3, 1945.
Later career and death
[edit]Afterwards he resumed the real estate and insurance business.
He died on October 27, 1955, in New York City. He was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Where They're Buried, p. 243.
Other sources
- Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0.
External links
[edit]- United States Congress. "Martin J. Kennedy (id: K000111)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Martin John Kennedy at The Political Graveyard
- 1892 births
- 1955 deaths
- Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Queens)
- Democratic Party New York (state) state senators
- Columbia College (New York) alumni
- Politicians from Manhattan
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century New York (state) politicians