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| Irwin D. Davidson | |
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| Justice of the New York Supreme Court | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – December 31, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ludwig Teller |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1936–1948 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Middleton |
| Succeeded by | Patrick H. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Irwin Delmore Davidson (1906-01-02)January 2, 1906 New York City, United States |
| Died | August 1, 1981(1981-08-01) (aged 75) New Rochelle, United States |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party |
| Residence | Premium Point |
| Alma mater | |
Irwin Delmore Davidson (January 2, 1906 – August 1, 1981) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a Democratic-Liberal member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1955 to 1956. He was also a justice on the New York Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974.
Life
Davidson was born on January 2, 1906, in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927, and from New York University School of Law in 1928.
Political career
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1937.
He was again a member of the State Assembly from 1939 to 1948, sitting in the 162nd, 163rd, 164th, 165th and 166th New York State Legislatures.
Congress
He was elected to the 84th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1955, to December 31, 1956, when he resigned.
Judicial career
He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974.
Death
He died at his home at Premium Point in New Rochelle, New York on August 1, 1981.
See also
References
- "IRWIN D. DAVIDSON, 75, LEGISLATOR AND JURIST WHO SERVED 40 YEARS". David W. Dunlap. The NY Times. 1981-08-02. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Irwin D. Davidson (id: D000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded bySaul S. Streit | New York State Assembly New York County, 7th District 1937 |
Succeeded byWilliam T. Middleton |
| Preceded by[mWilliam T. Middleton | New York State Assembly New York County, 7th District 1939–1944 |
Succeeded byPatrick H. Sullivan |
| Preceded byOwen McGivern | New York State Assembly New York County, 5th District 1945–1948 |
Succeeded byMonroe Flegenheimer |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded byFranklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district 1955–1956 |
Succeeded byLudwig Teller |
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