Irwin D. Davidson
Irwin Delmore Davidson (January 2, 1906 – August 1, 1981) was a Democratic-Liberal member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Irwin D. Davidson | |
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| Justice of the New York Supreme Court | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – December 31, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ludwig Teller |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1939–1948 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Middleton |
| Succeeded by | Patrick H. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Irwin Delmore Davidson January 2, 1906 New York City, United States |
| Died | August 1, 1981 (aged 75) New Rochelle, United States |
| Citizenship | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party |
| Residence(s) | Premium Point |
| Alma mater | |
Life
Davidson was born on January 2, 1906, in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927, and from New York University School of Law in 1928.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1937.
He was again a member of the State Assembly from 1939 to 1948, sitting in the 162nd, 163rd, 164th, 165th and 166th New York State Legislatures.
He was elected to the 84th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1955, to December 31, 1956, when he resigned.
He was a Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974.
He died at his home at Premium Point in New Rochelle, New York on August 1, 1981.[1]
References
- "IRWIN D. DAVIDSON, 75, LEGISLATOR AND JURIST WHO SERVED 40 YEARS". David W. Dunlap. The NY Times. 1981-08-02. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Irwin D. Davidson (id: D000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.