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James Vincent Ganly

1878 – 1923

American politician

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Lived 1878 – 1923 (aged 44). James Vincent Ganly was an American politician.

James Vincent Ganly (September 13, 1878 – September 7, 1923) was a U.S. representative from New York. Born in Manhattan, New York City, Ganly attended the public schools and Packard Business College. He engaged in the oil, real estate, and automobile businesses.

Politics He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 24th D.) in 1907. He was the first county clerk of Bronx County 1914–1918. Ganly was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-sixth Congress, defeating Benjamin L. Fairchild and serving from (March 4, 1919 - March 3, 1921). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the Sixty-seventh Congress, losing to Fairchild.

Death and burial Ganly was elected to the Sixty-eighth Congress and served from March 4, 1923, until his death in an automobile accident in New York City on September 7, 1923, before the convening of Congress. He was interred in St. Raymond's Cemetery, The Bronx, New York. He was again succeeded in Congress by Fairchild.

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United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly

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Who was James Vincent Ganly?

American politician (1878–1923)

When was James Vincent Ganly born?

James Vincent Ganly was born on 13 September 1878 in New York City.

When did James Vincent Ganly die?

James Vincent Ganly died on 7 September 1923 in Manhattan.

What was James Vincent Ganly's occupation?

James Vincent Ganly was a politician.

What nationality was James Vincent Ganly?

James Vincent Ganly was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Vincent Ganly

· Wikidata: Q6144554

· DBpedia: James V. Ganly

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