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| Martin J. Kennedy | |
|---|---|
 Kennedy in 1935 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th district | |
| In office April 11, 1930 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Carew |
| Succeeded by | Vito Marcantonio |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 18th District | |
| In office 1924–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Salvatore A. Cotillo |
| Succeeded by | John T. McCall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1892-08-29)August 29, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1955(1955-10-27) (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Columbia University College of the City of New York |
| Occupation | Real estate broker Insurance broker |
Martin John Kennedy (August 29, 1892 – October 27, 1955) was an Irish-American politician from New York. A real estate and insurance broker in New York City, Kennedy is most notable for his service as a Democratic member of the New York State Senate (1924-1930) and the United States House of Representatives (1930-1945).
Biography
Kennedy was born in New York City on August 29, 1892. He attended the public schools, and graduated from Columbia University in 1909; and from the College of the City of New York in 1914. Then he engaged in the real estate and insurance business, and entered politics.
World War II
He served in the United States Army Intelligence during World War I; and was Chairman of the New York City School Board from 1918 to 1924.
State legislature
He was a member of the New York State Senate (18th D.) from 1924 to 1930, sitting in the 147th through 153rd New York State Legislatures.
Congress
Kennedy was elected as a Democrat to the 71st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John F. Carew, and was re-elected to the seven succeeding Congresses, holding office from April 11, 1930, to January 3, 1945.
Later career and death
Afterwards he resumed the real estate and insurance business.
He died on October 27, 1955, in New York City. He was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.
References
- Where They're Buried, p. 243.
Other sources
- Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0.
External links
- United States Congress. "Martin J. Kennedy (id: K000111)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Martin John Kennedy at The Political Graveyard
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded bySalvatore A. Cotillo | New York State Senate 18th District 1924–1930 |
Succeeded byJohn T. McCall |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded byJohn F. Carew | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th congressional district 1930–1945 |
Succeeded byVito Marcantonio |
- 1892 births
- 1955 deaths
- Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Queens)
- Democratic Party New York (state) state senators
- Columbia College (New York) alumni
- Politicians from Manhattan
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
- 20th-century members of the New York State Legislature
- 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives