James R. Grover Jr.

James Russell Grover Jr. (March 5, 1919 – October 14, 2012) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

James R. Grover Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1975
Preceded by	District established (redistricting)
Succeeded by	Thomas J. Downey
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 3rd district
In office January 1, 1957 – December 31, 1962
Preceded by	John R. Britting
Succeeded by	John G. McCarthy
Personal details
Born	(1919-03-05)March 5, 1919 Babylon, New York
Died	October 14, 2012(2012-10-14) (aged 93) Babylon, New York
Political party	Republican
Profession	Attorney

Biography

Grover was born in Babylon, New York to James and Christine Grover. His father was the village police chief. He graduated from Hofstra University in 1941. In 1943, he married Mary Fullerton, and they had four children. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the United States Army Air Forces in the China Burma India Theater of World War II. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1949, and practiced law in Babylon.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Suffolk Co., 3rd D.) from 1957 to 1962, sitting in the 171st, 172nd and 173rd New York State Legislatures.

He was elected as a Republican to the 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1975. He was defeated for re-election by Thomas J. Downey in November 1974.

Grover died on October 14, 2012.^[1]