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Henry J. Latham
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Henry Jepson Latham (December 10, 1908 – June 26, 2002) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist from New York. A Republican, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1941 to 1942, the United States House of Representatives from 1945 to 1958, and as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1959 to 1978.
Quick Facts Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division for the 2nd Department, Preceded by ...
Henry Latham | |
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Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division for the 2nd Department | |
In office January 29, 1970 – December 31, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Arthur D. Brennan |
Succeeded by | Leon D. Lazer |
Justice of the New York Supreme Court for the 10th District | |
In office January 1, 1959 – January 28, 1970 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1945 – December 31, 1958 | |
Preceded by | Joseph L. Pfeifer |
Succeeded by | Frank J. Becker |
Constituency | 3rd district (1945–1953) 4th district (1953–1958) |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Queens County, 4th district district | |
In office January 1, 1941 – December 31, 1942 | |
Preceded by | Daniel E. Fitzpatrick |
Succeeded by | William F. Bowe |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Jepson Latham (1908-12-10)December 10, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 26, 2002(2002-06-26) (aged 93) Southold, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Patricks Cemetery, Southold, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Schwarze (m. 1937) |
Children | 2 |
Education | St. John's College (attended) Brooklyn Law School (LL.B., LL.M.) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Wars | World War II |
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