James J. Crawford

James J. Crawford (November 16, 1871 – March 30, 1954) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on November 16, 1871, in New York City, the son of John Thomas Crawford and Mary Ann (Donnelly) Crawford. The family removed to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He attended Public School No. 17 in Brooklyn.[1]

Crawford was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) from 1929 to 1952, sitting in the 152nd, 153rd, 154th, 155th, 156th, 157th, 158th, 159th, 160th, 161st, 162nd, 163rd, 164th, 165th, 166th, 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. In the senate, he sponsored legislation to legalize betting on races in the state.[2]

Crawford died at his home in Brooklyn at the age of 82.[2]

Sources

  1. ^ New York Red Book (1947; pg. 112)
  2. ^ a b "James J. Crawford", New York Daily News (March 31, 1954), p. BL60.
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
11th District
1929–1944 		Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
8th District
1945–1952 		Succeeded by


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