Luke A. Keenan
Luke A. Keenan | |
|---|---|
 Keenan in 1902 | |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1903–1906 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Cocks |
| Succeeded by | Dennis J. Harte |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Queens County, 1st district | |
| In office 1901–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Wissel |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1872 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 15, 1924 (aged 52) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Cooper Union |
| Occupation | Plasterer, trade unionist, politician |
Luke A. Keenan (April 10, 1872 – December 15, 1924) was an American politician and trade unionist from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly from 1901 to 1902 and in the New York State Senate from 1903 to 1906.
Early life and career
Keenan was born on April 10, 1872, in New York City.[1] He attended public schools until 1886, when he began studying architecture at the Cooper Union for three years.[1]
After completing his studies, Keenan worked as a plasterer. He became active in the trade union movement and served as the plasterers' representative in the building trades section of the Central Labor Union of New York.[1]
In 1891, Keenan moved to Astoria, Queens.[1]
Political career
A Democrat, Keenan was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1900, representing Queens County's 1st District. He served in the 124th (1901) and 125th (1902) sessions.[2]
In 1902, Keenan was elected to the New York State Senate from the 2nd District. He served from 1903 to 1906, sitting in the 126th, 127th, 128th, and 129th New York State Legislatures.[2]
Death
Keenan died in December 1924.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Murlin, Edgar L. (1903). The New York Red Book. pp. 84–85.
- 1 2 Fitch, Charles Elliott (1911). Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes. Vol. IV. New York and Buffalo: Hurd Publishing Co. pp. 344, 346, 365.
- ↑ "Obituary". The New York Times. December 16, 1924. p. 23. Retrieved July 8, 2026.