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Ralph Abernethy Gamble

1885 – 1959

American politician

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Lived 1885 – 1959 (aged 73). Ralph Abernethy Gamble was an American politician and lawyer.

Ralph Abernethy Gamble (May 6, 1885 – March 4, 1959) was an American politician who represented Westchester County, New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1957. He was a member of the prominent Gamble family of South Dakota.

Life Gamble was born on May 6, 1885, in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, from George Washington University Law School in 1911, and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He practiced first in New York City, and later in Larchmont. He was counsel for the town of Mamaroneck from 1918 to 1933, and for the town of Larchmont from 1926-1928.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Westchester Co., 2nd D.) in 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937.

He was elected to Congress in 1937 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles D. Millard and served from November 2, 1937, to January 3, 1957. He was chairman of the United States Congress Joint Committee on Housing during the 80th United States Congress.

He died on March 4, 1959, in Saint Michaels, Maryland.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Princeton University, George Washington University Law School, Columbia Law School, Primary school
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
Ralph A. Gamble, Ralph A Gamble, Ralph Gamble

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Abernethy Gamble?

American politician (1885-1959)

When was Ralph Abernethy Gamble born?

Ralph Abernethy Gamble was born on 6 May 1885 in Yankton.

When did Ralph Abernethy Gamble die?

Ralph Abernethy Gamble died on 4 March 1959 in Saint Michaels.

What was Ralph Abernethy Gamble's occupation?

Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Ralph Abernethy Gamble?

Ralph Abernethy Gamble was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Abernethy Gamble

· Wikidata: Q7287132

· DBpedia: Ralph A. Gamble

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