U.S. Congressman. He was working in the cotton mills and iron ore mines, when he moved to New York, in 1891. He was employed by the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company and the Interborough Rapid Transit Company until 1925, when he became involved in the real estate business. He served as a commissioner of street openings in New York City, in 1919 and was a member on the broad of aldermen of New York City, (1919-27). In 1927, he was elected as a Democrat to the Seventieth Congress and to the next eight succeeding Congresses, serving until 1945. Not seeking reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 79.
U.S. Congressman. He was working in the cotton mills and iron ore mines, when he moved to New York, in 1891. He was employed by the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company and the Interborough Rapid Transit Company until 1925, when he became involved in the real estate business. He served as a commissioner of street openings in New York City, in 1919 and was a member on the broad of aldermen of New York City, (1919-27). In 1927, he was elected as a Democrat to the Seventieth Congress and to the next eight succeeding Congresses, serving until 1945. Not seeking reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 79.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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