Frank J. LeFevre
Frank J. LeFevre | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district | |
| In office March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | George J. Smith |
| Succeeded by | George W. Fairchild |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office 1903–1904 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Jacob Le Fevre November 30, 1874 New Paltz, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1941 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Jay Le Fevre (relative) |
| Education | New Paltz Normal School |
| Occupation | Banker, politician |
Known for | President of the Huguenot National Bank |
Frank Jacob Le Fevre (November 30, 1874 – April 29, 1941) was a U.S. representative from New York, son of Jacob Le Fever.
Early life and education
Born in New Paltz, New York, LeFevre was a descendant of the city's founders. Le Fevre attended the public schools and the New Paltz Normal School, later named State University of New York at New Paltz. While at the Normal School, he became a member of Alpha Pi Nu, which was later known as the Delphic Fraternity.[1]
Career
Le Fevre became engaged in banking and later served as member of the State Senate in 1903 and 1904. He was appointed superintendent of the New York State building at St. Louis, Missouri, during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Le Fevre was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-ninth Congress and served from March 1905 to March 1907. He was not renominated in 1906. He also became president of the Huguenot National Bank at New Paltz, New York, in 1905. He engaged in banking and fruit growing.
Death
He died in Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 29, 1941. He was interred in Moravian Cemetery, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
References
- ↑ "Auld Lang Syne". Journal of the Graduating Class of the State Normal School in New Paltz, NY. Journal Print, Newburgh, NY.: 26 June 1892.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Frank J. LeFevre (id: L000160)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.