Christopher C. McGrath

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Christopher C. McGrath, New York Congressman.

Christopher Columbus McGrath (May 15, 1902 - July 7, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

Born in New York City, he graduated from Clason Military Academy in the Bronx in 1921 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927, and commenced the practice of law in New York City.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Bronx Co., 6th D.) in 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1935,

He was elected as a municipal judge of New York City in 1935, was re-elected in 1945, and remained on the bench until his resignation on December 31, 1948.

McGrath was elected as a Democrat to the 8st and 82nd United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1953. He was elected Surrogate of Bronx County in 1952, and was re-elected in 1966.

He was a member of faculty of Fordham University School of Law, and was a resident of New York City until his death there in 1986. He was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.

References

Christopher C. McGrath at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

External links

Christopher C. McGrath at Find a Grave

New York Assembly
Preceded by Thomas J. McDonald	New York State Assembly Bronx County, 6th District 1928–1935	Succeeded by Peter A. Quinn
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by David M. Potts	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 26th congressional district 1949–1953	Succeeded by Ralph A. Gamble

Authority control	VIAF: 171045348

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Name	McGrath, Christopher C.
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	May 15, 1902
Place of birth
Date of death	July 7, 1986
Place of death

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