About Elmer Francis Quinn
Lived 1895 – 1952 (aged 57). Elmer Francis Quinn was an American politician.
Elmer Francis Quinn (June 16, 1895 – September 2, 1952) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He was born in Manhattan, New York City, on June 16, 1895, and attended Grove Street Grammar School No.3 and Townsend Harris High school. He graduated from City College of New York and Fordham University School of Law. He practiced law in New York City, and for some time was confidential secretary to George W. Olvany.
On January 7, 1926, Quinn was elected to the New York State Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jimmy Walker who had been elected Mayor of New York City. Quinn remained in the State Senate until his death in 1952, serving in the 149th through the 168th New York State Legislatures. He was Minority Leader in the State Senate from 1945 to 1952.
He died on September 2, 1952, at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan, New York City.
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American politician (1895-1952)
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Elmer Francis Quinn was born on 16 June 1895 in Manhattan.
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Elmer Francis Quinn died on 2 September 1952 in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
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