Thomas F. Burchill
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Thomas Francis Burchill (August 3, 1882 – March 26, 1955) was a United States Representative from New York.
Biography
Born in New York City, he attended the city's St. Francis Xavier High School, and graduated from Niagara University. He was an auctioneer, appraiser, and was also interested in the insurance business in New York City after 1900.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 3rd D.) in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1924.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (13th D.) from 1925 to 1938, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th, 151st, 152nd, 153rd, 154th, 155th, 156th, 157th, 158th, 159th, 160th and 161st New York State Legislatures. He was appointed a member of the New York World's Fair Commission in 1938.
Burchill was elected as a Democrat to the 78th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945. He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City and was a consultant and alien property custodian.
He died on March 26, 1955, in Far Rockaway, Queens.[1][2][3] Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.[4] His widow, Margaret McMahon, died in 1968.[5][6]
References
- ↑ New York State Assembly, Journal of the Assembly of the State of New York, Volume 3, 1955, page 2641
- ↑ Associated Press, Troy Times-Record, Former New York Congressman Dies, March 26, 1955
- ↑ Yonkers Herald-Statesman, Condon to Attend Rites, March 30, 1955
- ↑ Kingston (N.Y.) Daily Freeman, Former Congressman Burchill Dies at 73, March 26, 1955
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External links
- Thomas F. Burchill at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Thomas F. Burchill at Find a Grave
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 13th District 1925–1938 |
Succeeded by Phelps Phelps |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1943–1945 |
Succeeded by Emanuel Celler |
- 1882 births
- 1955 deaths
- Politicians from New York City
- Niagara University alumni
- New York Democrats
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York State Senators
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- Burials at Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- American auctioneers
