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{{short description|American politician}}
{{short description|American politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| office = Member of the<br />[[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]]<br />from [[New York (state)|New York]]
|state = [[New York (state)|New York]]
| term_start = January 3, 1945
|district = {{ushr|NY|26|26th}}
| term_end = January 3, 1947}}
|term_start = January 3, 1945
|term_end = January 3, 1947

|predecessor = [[Hamilton Fish III]]
|successor = [[David M. Potts (politician)|David M. Potts]]
|state_assembly2= New York
|district2 = 6th [[The Bronx|Bronx County]]
|term_start2 = January 1, 1936
|term_end2 = December 31, 1944
|predecessor2 = [[Christopher C. McGrath]]
|successor2 = [[Julius J. Gans]]
|birth_name = Peter Anthony Quinn
|birth_date = {{birth date|1904|05|10}}
|birth_place = [[New York City]], U.S.
|death_date = {{death date and age|1974|12|23|1904|05|10}}
|death_place = New York City, U.S.
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|spouse = Viola Murphy
|education = {{ubl|[[Manhattan College]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])|[[Fordham University School of Law|Fordham University]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]])}}
}}
'''Peter Anthony Quinn''' (May 10, 1904 – December 23, 1974) of [[New York City]] was a Democratic [[U.S. Representative]] from [[New York (state)|New York]] from 1945 to 1947. Quinn was a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]] from 1955 to 1974.
'''Peter Anthony Quinn''' (May 10, 1904 – December 23, 1974) of [[New York City]] was a Democratic [[U.S. Representative]] from [[New York (state)|New York]] from 1945 to 1947. Quinn was a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]] from 1955 to 1974.


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Peter A. Quinn was born in [[New York City]] on May 10, 1904. He attended the St. Brigid’s and St. Raymond’s School, and graduated from Manhattan Preparatory School in 1922. He graduated from [[Manhattan College]] in 1926; and from [[Fordham University School of Law]] in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1931, and practiced in New York City.
Peter A. Quinn was born in [[New York City]] on May 10, 1904. He attended the St. Brigid’s and St. Raymond’s School, and graduated from Manhattan Preparatory School in 1922. He graduated from [[Manhattan College]] in 1926; and from [[Fordham University School of Law]] in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1931, and practiced in New York City.


=== Political career ===
Quinn was a member of the [[New York State Assembly]] (Bronx Co., 6th D.) in [[159th New York State Legislature|1936]], [[160th New York State Legislature|1937]], [[161st New York State Legislature|1938]], [[162nd New York State Legislature|1939–40]], [[163rd New York State Legislature|1941–42]] and [[164th New York State Legislature|1943–44]].
Quinn was a member of the [[New York State Assembly]] (Bronx Co., 6th D.) from [[159th New York State Legislature|1936]] to [[164th New York State Legislature|1944]].


==== Congress ====
He was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[79th United States Congress]], holding office from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1947. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1946 and resumed his law practice.
He was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[79th United States Congress]], holding office from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1947. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1946 and resumed his law practice.


In January 1949, Quinn became a Judge on New York City's Municipal Court. From 1955 to 1960 he was a Judge on the City Court, and Chief Judge beginning in 1957. In 1960, Quinn was elected a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]], and remained on the bench until his death.
In January 1949, Quinn became a Judge on New York City's Municipal Court. From 1955 to 1960 he was a Judge on the City Court, and Chief Judge beginning in 1957. In 1960, Quinn was elected a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]], and remained on the bench until his death.


=== Death ===
Quinn died on December 23, 1974, in [[the Bronx]]; and was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in [[Hackensack, New Jersey]].
Quinn died on December 23, 1974, in [[the Bronx]]; and was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in [[Hackensack, New Jersey]].


=== Family ===
His son Peter Quinn is an author whose works include 2007's ''Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America.''
His son Peter Quinn is an author whose works include 2007's ''Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America.''


==References==
==References==
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*{{Find a Grave|6859221}}
*New York Times, [https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0B15FA3958177B93C3A8178AD85F4D8485F9 P.A. Quinn Inducted as Justice], January 11, 1949
*New York Times, [https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0B15FA3958177B93C3A8178AD85F4D8485F9 P.A. Quinn Inducted as Justice], January 11, 1949
*New York Times, [https://www.nytimes.com/1957/03/19/archives/bronx-justice-elected-as-chief-of-city-court.html Bronx Justice Elected As Chief of City Court], March 19, 1957
*New York Times, [https://www.nytimes.com/1957/03/19/archives/bronx-justice-elected-as-chief-of-city-court.html Bronx Justice Elected As Chief of City Court], March 19, 1957
*New York Times, [https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0A1FFD3C5B147B93C6AB1789D95F408785F9 Justice Peter A. Quinn, 14 Years On State Supreme Court, Dead], December 24, 1974
*New York Times, [https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0A1FFD3C5B147B93C6AB1789D95F408785F9 Justice Peter A. Quinn, 14 Years On State Supreme Court, Dead], December 24, 1974
*Peter Quinn, [https://books.google.com/books?id=K3uKk_QBg4YC&pg=PT85&dq=%22peter+a+quinn%22+judge&hl=en&sa=X&ei=vYVyUt2bJsm1kQfU9YDoCA&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22peter%20a%20quinn%22%20judge&f=false Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America], 2007
*Peter Quinn, [https://books.google.com/books?id=K3uKk_QBg4YC&dq=%22peter+a+quinn%22+judge&pg=PT85 Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America], 2007


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Latest revision as of 18:04, 25 August 2024

Peter A. Quinn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 26th district
In office
January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947
Preceded byHamilton Fish III
Succeeded byDavid M. Potts
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 6th Bronx County district
In office
January 1, 1936 – December 31, 1944
Preceded byChristopher C. McGrath
Succeeded byJulius J. Gans
Personal details
Born
Peter Anthony Quinn

(1904-05-10)May 10, 1904
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 1974(1974-12-23) (aged 70)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseViola Murphy
Education

Peter Anthony Quinn (May 10, 1904 – December 23, 1974) of New York City was a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York from 1945 to 1947. Quinn was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1955 to 1974.

Biography

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Peter A. Quinn was born in New York City on May 10, 1904. He attended the St. Brigid’s and St. Raymond’s School, and graduated from Manhattan Preparatory School in 1922. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1926; and from Fordham University School of Law in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1931, and practiced in New York City.

Political career

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Quinn was a member of the New York State Assembly (Bronx Co., 6th D.) from 1936 to 1944.

Congress

[edit]

He was elected as a Democrat to the 79th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1947. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1946 and resumed his law practice.

In January 1949, Quinn became a Judge on New York City's Municipal Court. From 1955 to 1960 he was a Judge on the City Court, and Chief Judge beginning in 1957. In 1960, Quinn was elected a justice of the New York Supreme Court, and remained on the bench until his death.

Death

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Quinn died on December 23, 1974, in the Bronx; and was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Family

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His son Peter Quinn is an author whose works include 2007's Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Peter A. Quinn (id: Q000019)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • New York Times, P.A. Quinn Inducted as Justice, January 11, 1949
  • New York Times, Bronx Justice Elected As Chief of City Court, March 19, 1957
  • New York Times, Justice Peter A. Quinn, 14 Years On State Supreme Court, Dead, December 24, 1974
  • Peter Quinn, Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America, 2007
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Bronx County, 6th District
1936–1944 		Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 26th congressional district
1945–1947 		Succeeded by
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