Thomas McCreesh
| Thomas P. McCreesh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district | |
|
In office 1959–1968 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McCreesh |
| Succeeded by | Joseph J. Scanlon |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 8th district | |
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In office 1969–1974 | |
| Succeeded by | Paul McKinney |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 2, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Spouse(s) |
Rita McTamney (m.1963–2005; her death)[1] |
| Occupation | real estate broker and appraiser |
Thomas P. McCreesh (born March 2, 1928) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1959 to 1974.[2] He succeeded his father in the senate upon his retirement in 1968.[3] He was born in Philadelphia in 1928, the son of John J. and Susan (née McCabe) McCreesh. He was a real estate broker and appraiser.[4] He attended Saint Joseph's University and, in 1950, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. In 1963, he married Rita McTamney. He also served as a page in the Pennsylvania State senate in the 1940s.[5]
References
- ↑ "Rita M. (McTamney) McCreesh Obituary: View Rita McCreesh's Obituary by Philly.com". Philly.com. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ↑ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "M"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Beaver County Times - Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ↑ "Legislative directory". Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ↑ "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". Retrieved 2 December 2014.
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