Rae L. Egbert

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Rae L. Egbert
Born
Rae Livingston Egbert

August 15, 1891
Staten Island, New York
DiedMay 11, 1964 (aged 72)
Stapleton, Staten Island, New York
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)businessman and politician from New York

Rae Livingston Egbert (August 15, 1891 – May 11, 1964) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

Early years

He was born on August 15, 1891,

U.S. Army, and remained stationed at Fox Hills, on Staten Island. He finished the war as a sergeant major.[3]

Career

Egbert was a member of the New York State Senate (24th D.) from 1935 to 1940, sitting in the 158th, 159th, 160th, 161st and 162nd New York State Legislatures. He was defeated for re-election in 1940 and 1942. In 1944, he ran for Congress in the 16th District but was defeated by Republican Ellsworth B. Buck.[4]

In 1958, he removed to Gulfport, Florida.[5]

Family life

On June 4, 1917, he married Olive Doll, and they had one daughter: Joan Egbert.

Death

He died on May 11, 1964, while on a visit at his sister Grace's home in Stapleton, Staten Island.[6]

Sources

  1. ^ "Rae Egbert" at Social Security Info
  2. ^ "Egbert Triangle". NYC Parks. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  3. RootsWeb
  4. New York Times
    on June 14, 1944 (subscription required)
  5. New York Times
    on May 14, 1964 (subscription required)
  6. RootsWeb
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
24th District

1935–1940
Succeeded by