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Franklin John Maloney (March 29, 1899 – September 15, 1958) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Early life

Franklin John Maloney was born on March 29, 1899, in Philadelphia. He graduated from Temple University School of Law in 1922 and was admitted to the bar in 1923.

Career

After graduating, Maloney practiced law in Philadelphia.

Maloney was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for election in 1944. He was elected as a Republican to the 80th Congress in 1946, serving from January 3, 1947, to January 3, 1949. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948, defeated by Democrat Earl Chudoff. During his term in office, he served in the foreign affairs, merchant marine and the fisheries committees.

Maloney resumed practicing law in Philadelphia.

Personal life

Maloney married Ann Price. They had one son, Daniel. He lived at 5120 Newhall Street in Philadelphia.

Maloney died on September 15, 1958, at Woman's Medical College Hospital in Philadelphia. He was buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.

References

1. ^ "Maloney, Franklin John". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
2. ^ "Franklin J. Maloney". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1958-09-18. p. 41. Retrieved 2024-02-06 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Reiter, Harkey (July 16, 1947). "Maloney Chosen for Foreign Affairs Post Over Chadwick". Chester Times. Chester, Pennsylvania. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-06-04 – via Newspapers.com.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Franklin J. Maloney (id: M000089)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

• 1899 births
• 1958 deaths
• Politicians from Philadelphia
• Temple University Beasley School of Law alumni
• Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
• 20th-century American lawyers
• Burials at West Laurel Hill Cemetery
• 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives