Richard J. Tonry | |
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 Tonry in 1922 | |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 9th district | |
| In office 1922–1929 | |
| Preceded by | James T. Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Daniel McNamara |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Carley |
| Succeeded by | Donald O'Toole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Joseph Tonry (1893-09-30)September 30, 1893 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1971(1971-01-17) (aged 77) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Long Island National Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josephine Hempstreet |
Richard Joseph Tonry (September 30, 1893 – January 17, 1971) was an American politician fromNew York.
Born inBrooklyn, Tonry was educated in the public schools and attendedErasmus Hall High School.[1] He then attended theRandolph Military Academy (inMontclair, New Jersey) and thePratt Institute in Brooklyn. Tonry served as a corporal in theUnited States Marine Corps Reserve from 1917 to 1921, temporarily serving as a sergeant duringWorld War I.[2][3] Originally engaged in the steamship business, he later became engaged in the real estate and the insurance brokerage business.[3][4]
He was a member of theNew York State Assembly (Kings Co., 9th D.) in1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928 and1929 and a member of theNew York City Board of Aldermen from 1930 to 1934.
Tonry was elected as aDemocrat to the74th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1937. He was a delegate to the Democratic State conventions in 1938, 1940, 1942, and 1946. He was Journal Clerk of theU.S. House of Representatives from 1943 to 1946.
In 1947, he was appointed as a commissioner of appraisal for the Corporation Counsel of New York City.
Tonry was married to Josephine Hempstreet, who died in 1953. He was a real estate and insurance broker and, in 1971, died at his home inBay Ridge, Brooklyn.[1] Tonry was buried atLong Island National Cemetery.[2]
| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Kings County, 9th District 1922–1929 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 8th congressional district 1935–1937 | Succeeded by |
