Robert Neill McGarvey (August 14, 1888 – June 28, 1952) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Robert N. McGarvey
Robert N. McGarvey in 1947
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949
Preceded byWilliam T. Granahan
Succeeded byWilliam T. Granahan
Personal details
Born(1888-08-14)August 14, 1888
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 28, 1952(1952-06-28) (aged 63)
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican

Robert McGarvey was born in Philadelphia. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Business College. He was engaged as a telegrapher and as manager of a news bureau. He became an investment broker in 1922.

He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1946 to the 80th United States Congress, defeating incumbent Democratic Congressman William T. Granahan. As a congressman he was part of the Federal Commission that helped to designate Independence Hall as a National Historical Park.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948 in a re-match against Granahan.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Robert N. McGarvey (id: M000442)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The Political Graveyard
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References

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district

1947 - 1949
Succeeded by