Joseph A. Gavagan
Joseph Andrew Gavagan (August 20, 1892 – October 18, 1968) was an American World War I veteran, lawyer, and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from New York from 1929 to 1943.
Joseph Andrew Gavagan | |
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Joseph A. Gavagan, Congressman from New York, 1939. | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 22nd district | |
| In office 1923–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Michael E. Reiburn |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin B. Mittler |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
| In office November 5, 1929 – December 30, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Royal H. Weller |
| Succeeded by | James H. Torrens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1968 (aged 76) Putnam Memorial Hospital, Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
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