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 | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | William T. Granahan |
Succeeded by | William T. Granahan |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | August 14, 1888
Died | June 28, 1952 | (aged 63)
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
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
edit- United States Congress. "Robert N. McGarvey (id: M000442)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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