Martin B. McKneally
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Martin Boswell McKneally (December 31, 1914 - June 14, 1992) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
McKneally was born in Newburgh, New York. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1936 and Fordham University School of Law in 1940. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1941. He was national commander of the American Legion from 1959 until 1960. He was a special counsel to then Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson. He was elected to Congress in 1968 defeating Democratic incumbent John G. Dow and served from January 3, 1969 until January 3, 1971. He unsuccessfully ran for re-election against John G. Dow in 1970.
Preceded by John G. Dow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th congressional district 1969–1971 |
Succeeded by John G. Dow |