Thomas F. Burchill | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Emanuel Celler |
| New York State Senate | |
| In office 1925–1938 | |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1882-08-03)August 3, 1882 New York City, US |
| Died | March 26, 1955(1955-03-26) (aged 72) Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Niagara University |
| Occupation | auctioneer, appraiser |
Thomas Francis Burchill (August 3, 1882 – March 26, 1955) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as aUnited States representative fromNew York from 1943 to 1945.
Born in New York City, he attended the city'sSt. Francis Xavier High School, and graduated fromNiagara University. He was anauctioneer, appraiser, and was also interested in the insurance business in New York City after 1900.
He was a member of theNew York State Assembly (New York Co., 3rd D.) in1920,1921,1922,1923 and1924.
He was a member of theNew York State Senate (13th D.) from 1925 to 1938, sitting in the148th,149th,150th,151st,152nd,153rd,154th,155th,156th,157th,158th,159th,160th and161st New York State Legislatures. He was appointed a member of theNew York World's Fair Commission in 1938.
Burchill was elected as aDemocrat to the78th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945. He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City and was a consultant andalien property custodian.
He died on March 26, 1955, inFar Rockaway, Queens.[1][2][3] Interment was inGate of Heaven Cemetery.[4] His widow, Margaret McMahon, died in 1968.[5][6]
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 13th District 1925–1938 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 15th congressional district 1943–1945 | Succeeded by |
