Harold J. Crawford

Harold J. Crawford
Justice of the New York Supreme Court
In office
1960–1973
Member of the New York State Assembly from Queens County's 1st district
In office
1933–1935
Preceded byJohn O'Rourke
Succeeded byMario J. Cariello
Personal details
Born(1900-02-28)February 28, 1900
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1973(1973-06-16) (aged 73)
Astoria, Queens, New York City, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Liberal
Children2 daughters
EducationFordham Preparatory School
Fordham University
Fordham University School of Law (LL.B.)
OccupationLawyer, politician, judge

Harold J. Crawford (February 28, 1900 – June 16, 1973) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge from New York City.[1]

Early life and education

Crawford was born on February 28, 1900, in Manhattan, New York City.[1][2] He lived in Jamaica Estates, Queens, for much of his later life.[1]

He graduated from Fordham Preparatory School, Fordham University, and Fordham University School of Law.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1923 and practiced law from 1923 to 1935.[1]

Political career

Crawford was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1933 as a Democrat-Liberal, representing Queens County's 1st District.[1] He served from 1933 to 1935.[1]

During his time in the Assembly, he co-sponsored the bills that created the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel Authority, and the Feld-Crawford Fair Trade Act.[1][3] The Feld-Crawford Fair Trade Act, which became law in May 1935, permitted manufacturers of trademarked or branded goods to set minimum resale prices for retailers.[3]

Judicial career

In February 1935, Crawford was elected as a municipal court judge in Queens.[1] He was re-elected in 1945 with bipartisan support.[1] He subsequently served in both the Domestic Relations Court and the City Court.[1]

In February 1958, Governor W. Averell Harriman appointed Crawford to fill a vacancy on the City Court in Queens.[4] That same year, he was appointed an acting justice of the New York Supreme Court by the Appellate Division.[1]

In 1960, Crawford was elected to the New York Supreme Court, where he served until his death in 1973.[1]

Civic and fraternal activities

Crawford was active in numerous civic and fraternal organizations in Queens. He was a past president and director of the Emerald Association of Long Island, an incorporator of the Queens Boys' Club, and a member of the Elks Club and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.[1][2] He also served on the executive board of the Queens County Boy Scout organization, the Kiwanis Club, and the Queens Chamber of Commerce.[1][2]

Personal life and death

Crawford had two daughters: Mrs. John H. McCooey and Ann Crawford.[1] He had three grandchildren.[1]

He died on June 16, 1973, at Boulevard Hospital in Astoria, Queens, at the age of 72.[1] He was buried at an unknown location.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Justice Harold Crawford, 72, Of State Supreme Court Dies". The New York Times. June 18, 1973. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Crawford, Harold J." The Political Graveyard. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Resale Price Fixing". The New York Times. March 12, 1937. p. 22. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ "H. J. Crawford Gets Queens Court Post". The New York Times. February 14, 1958. p. 46. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
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