J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898 – March 14, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician.
J. Raymond McGovern | |
|---|---|
| 49th Comptroller of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Governor | Thomas E. Dewey |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Moore |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Levitt, Sr. |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office 1945–1950 | |
| Preceded by | Julian B. Erway |
| Succeeded by | Frank S. McCullough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | J. Raymond McGovern December 22, 1898 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1974 (aged 75) New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (BA, LL.B) |
Early life and education edit
He was born on December 22, 1898, in New Rochelle, New York. McGovern graduated from Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law.[1]
Career edit
He was a partner in the law firm of McGovern, Connelly & Davidson in New Rochelle.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1945 to 1950. He served as New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954, elected on the Republican ticket at the New York state election, 1950. In 1954, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York as the running mate of Irving Ives, but they were narrowly defeated by the Democratic–Liberal Party nominees.
Death edit
He died on March 14, 1974, in New Rochelle, New York.
References edit
- ^ "J. Raymond McGovern, 75, Dies; Controller for Dewey, '50‐'541". The New York Times. 1974-03-15. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-05.