About John M. Braisted, Jr.
Lived 1907 – 1997 (aged 90). John M. Braisted, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician.
John M. Braisted, Jr. (March 13, 1907 – December 9, 1997) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He was born on March 13, 1907, in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. In 1931, he married Helen Pettigrew (died 1987), and they had two sons. He practiced law in New York City and entered politics as a Democrat.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (17th D.) from 1948 to 1952, sitting in the 166th, 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. In November 1952, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican John G. MacDonald.
He was District Attorney of Richmond County from 1956 to 1975. As such, he was a party in De Veau v. Braisted, a 1960 U.S. Supreme Court case.
He died on December 9, 1997, at the home of his son James in West Brighton, Staten Island.
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American politician in New York (1907-1997)
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John M. Braisted, Jr. was born on 13 March 1907 in New York City.
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John M. Braisted, Jr. died on 17 December 1997.
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John M. Braisted, Jr. was a lawyer and politician.
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John M. Braisted, Jr. was American.
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