Robert Neill McGarvey (August 14, 1888 – June 28, 1952) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Robert N. McGarvey | |
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 Robert N. McGarvey in 1947 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Granahan |
| Succeeded by | William T. Granahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1888 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 28, 1952 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert McGarvey was born in Philadelphia. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Business College. He was engaged as a telegrapher and as manager of a news bureau. He became an investment broker in 1922.
He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1946 to the 80th United States Congress, defeating incumbent Democratic Congressman William T. Granahan. As a congressman he was part of the Federal Commission that helped to designate Independence Hall as a National Historical Park.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948 in a re-match against Granahan.
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- United States Congress. "Robert N. McGarvey (id: M000442)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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