Robert N. McGarvey
Robert Neill McGarvey (born August 14, 1888 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , † June 28, 1952 ) was an American politician . Between 1947 and 1949 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Robert McGarvey attended the common schools and then the Business College of the University of Pennsylvania . In the following years he worked in the telegraph service and as head of a news office. He has been in the investment industry since 1922. Politically, he became a member of the Republican Party .
In the 1946 congressional election , McGarvey was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the second constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Democrat William T. Granahan on January 3, 1947 . Since he lost to Granahan in 1948 and Granahan regained his old mandate, he was only able to complete one term in Congress until January 3, 1949 . This was shaped by the events of the beginning Cold War .
After serving in the US House of Representatives, Robert McGarvey returned to the investment industry. He died in Philadelphia on June 28, 1952.
Web links
- Robert N. McGarvey in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Robert N. McGarvey in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William T. Granahan |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (3rd constituency) January 3, 1947 - January 3, 1949 |
William T. Granahan |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McGarvey, Robert N. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | McGarvey, Robert Neill (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 14, 1888 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 28, 1952 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |