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Eugene Walter Leake (July 13, 1877 – August 23, 1959) was an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey who represented the 9th congressional district for one term from 1907 to 1909.
Eugene W. Leake | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Marshall Van Winkle |
| Succeeded by | Eugene F. Kinkead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1877 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Died | August 23, 1959 (aged 82) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life and education
editLeake was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 13, 1877. He attended the public schools and Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from New York Law School in 1898. He was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1898 and commenced practice in Jersey City. In 1908, he was admitted to the New York bar and practiced in New York City.[1]
Congress
editLeake was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth Congress, serving in office from March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1909, but was not a candidate for renomination in 1908.
Later life
editAfter leaving Congress, he was general counsel for the Adams Express Co. from 1927-1932. In 1931, he was elected chairman of the board of directors of the American Railway Express Co., and was a director of Loew's, Inc.[2]
Death
editHe died in New York City on August 23, 1959, and was interred in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson, New Jersey.[3]
Leake and his wife Marion (Paige) Leake were the parents of two sons, one of whom, Eugene Leake, was a notable artist and museum curator.[4]
References
edit- ^ Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1971. United States Government Publishing Office. 1971. p. 1274. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Wall Street Briefs". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. November 20, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ex-Congressman Dies at Age 82". Richmond Times-Dispatch. New York (published August 24, 1959). AP. August 23, 1959. p. 6. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Smith Alumnae Quarterly. Vol. 3. Smith College: Northampton, MA. 1911. p. 101.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Eugene W. Leake (id: L000175)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Eugene Walter Leake at The Political Graveyard