Martin B. McKneally
Martin McKneally | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th district | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | John G. Dow |
Succeeded by | John G. Dow |
Personal details | |
Born | Martin Boswell McKneally December 31, 1914 Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941-1946 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps Central Pacific Area Headquarters |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Martin Boswell McKneally (December 31, 1914 – June 14, 1992) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He also served as the National Commander of The American Legion from 1959 to 1960.
Early life
McKneally was born in Newburgh, New York, the son of George F. and Ellen (née Lahey) McKneally.[1] He attended Newburgh's public schools, and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy.[2] McKneally graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1936 and Fordham University School of Law in 1940.[1] McKneally was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Newburgh and New York City.[1]
Military service
McKneally was drafted in 1941.
Continued career
He was New York's state
McKneally was active in local government, and served as president of Newburgh's school board.
Tax evasion charges
McKneally was a candidate for re-election in 1970, but it was revealed during the last month of the 1970 campaign that he had not paid Federal income taxes for many years. He claimed that the IRS had over withheld him, but the voters did not believe him and he was defeated by Dow, 52% to 48%. McKneally was later found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to one year of probation and fined.[4]
Death and burial
McKneally never married and had no children.[1] His siblings included his brother George, who served as mayor of Newburgh.[2] He died at the Veterans Administration facility in Castle Point, New York on June 14, 1992. He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum in Newburgh.[1]
See also
- List of American federal politicians convicted of crimes
- List of federal political scandals in the United States
- List of United States representatives from New York
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Indicted Congressman". The New York Times. New York, NY. December 17, 1980. p. 54.
- ^ "ORGANIZATIONS: 40 & 8 Out". Time. December 14, 1959.
- ISBN 978-1-5760-7060-4.