James H. Fay
For the Canadian farmer, see James Bernard Fay.
James H. Fay, Congressman from New York
James Herbert Fay (April 29, 1899 – September 10, 1948) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Born in New York City, Fay was awarded a Purple Heart during his service in the military in World War I, where he lost one of his legs. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1929.
In 1938, he was elected to Congress and served from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1941. In 1940, Fay lost his bid for reelection to the Republican candidate, William T. Pheiffer. Fay defeated Pheiffer in 1942 by 80 votes and returned to his seat in Congress, serving from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945.
Sources
- James H. Fay at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- James H. Fay at Find a Grave
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John J. O'Connor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district 1939–1941 |
Succeeded by William T. Pheiffer |
| Preceded by William T. Pheiffer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district 1943–1945 |
Succeeded by Ellsworth B. Buck |