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Horace Griggs Prall

1881 – 1951

American politician

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Lived 1881 – 1951 (aged 70). Horace Griggs Prall was an American lawyer, politician and judge.

Horace Griggs Prall (March 6, 1881 – April 23, 1951) was a New Jersey attorney and Republican politician. He served for a number of years as a state legislator and a short term as acting governor of New Jersey in 1935.

Prall was born near Ringoes in East Amwell Township, New Jersey. He attended Harvard University (1906) and New York University School of Law (LL.B. 1908). After almost two decades of practicing law, Prall was elected to the legislature, first to the Assembly (1927–28), then to the State Senate (1928–36), serving as president of that body in his last two years of tenure. After the resignation of Governor A. Harry Moore, Prall served as Acting Governor for a brief period (January 3, 1935 – January 15, 1935). After completing his last term as a Senator, Prall became a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

A resident of Lambertville, New Jersey, he died of a heart attack at the age of 70 on April 23, 1951, in Trenton, New Jersey.

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Education
Harvard University, New York University School of Law
Positions held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Member of the State Senate of New Jersey, Governor of New Jersey

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Who was Horace Griggs Prall?

American politician

When was Horace Griggs Prall born?

Horace Griggs Prall was born on 6 March 1881 in Ringoes.

When did Horace Griggs Prall die?

Horace Griggs Prall died on 23 April 1951 in Trenton.

What was Horace Griggs Prall's occupation?

Horace Griggs Prall was a lawyer, politician and judge.

What nationality was Horace Griggs Prall?

Horace Griggs Prall was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Horace Griggs Prall

· Wikidata: Q6055578

· DBpedia: Horace Griggs Prall

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