Christopher McGrath | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's26th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | David M. Potts |
| Succeeded by | Ralph A. Gamble |
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| Born | Christopher Columbus McGrath (1902-05-15)May 15, 1902 New York City, US |
| Died | July 7, 1986(1986-07-07) (aged 84) New York City, US |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery inHawthorne, New York |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Fordham University School of Law |
Christopher Columbus McGrath (May 15, 1902 – July 7, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician fromNew York. From 1949 to 1953, he served two terms in theU.S. House of Representatives.
McGrath was born inNew York City. He graduated from Clason Military Academy inthe Bronx in 1921 and fromFordham 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 theNew York State Assembly (Bronx Co., 6th D.) from1928 through1935.
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 aDemocrat to the81st and82nd United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1953.
He was electedSurrogate 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 atGate of Heaven Cemetery inHawthorne, New York.
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Bronx County, 6th District 1928–1935 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 26th congressional district 1949–1953 | Succeeded by |
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