Stephen A. Rudd
Stephen A. Rudd | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district | |
| In office February 17, 1931 – March 31, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | David J. O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | Eugene James Keogh |
| Member of the New York City Board of Aldermen | |
| In office January 2, 1922 – March 2, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | John Moehringer |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Bauer |
| Constituency | 54th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1874 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1936 (aged 61) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cemetery of the Evergreens, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Lindsay (m. 1895) Martha Lindsay (m. 1926) |
| Children | 4 (including Roy H. Rudd) |
| Relatives | George W. Lindsay (brother-in-law) George H. Lindsay (father-in-law) |
| Education | Brooklyn Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
Stephen Andrew Rudd (December 11, 1874 – March 31, 1936) was an American attorney and politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 9th congressional district from 1931 to 1936.
Early life[edit]
Stephen A. Rudd was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 11, 1874, the son of Robert J. Rudd, who served in the New York State Assembly.[1] He was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn and the New York Preparatory School.[2]
Start of career[edit]
In addition to becoming active in politics as a member of the Democratic Party,[3] Rudd was a laborer in several Brooklyn businesses, including a ropewalk, a tin factory, and a horse blanket manufacturer.[4] He later became active in several business ventures, including real estate and construction.[5][6] He studied law, then attended Brooklyn Law School, from which he received his certificate of graduation in 1912.[7] Rudd was admitted to the bar in 1914 and practiced law in Brooklyn.[2] For several years, Rudd worked as a clerk and stenographer in the office of the Brooklyn District Attorney, a position that became the subject of prolonged litigation when Rudd unsuccessfully sued for wrongful termination.[8] He later served as executive assistant to one of the New York City Police Department's deputy commissioners.[9] From 1922 to 1931, Rudd was a member of the New York City Board of Aldermen.[2]
U.S. Representative[edit]
In 1931, Rudd was elected to the United States House of Representatives, filling the vacancy caused by the death of David J. O'Connell.[2] He was re-elected three times, and served in the 71st, 72nd, 73rd and 74th United States Congresses, February 17, 1931 until his death.[2]
Death and burial[edit]
Rudd died in Brooklyn on March 31, 1936.[2] He was buried at Cemetery of the Evergreens in Brooklyn.[2]
Family[edit]
In 1895, Rudd married Elizabeth Lindsay, who was the sister of Representative George W. Lindsay and daughter of Representative George H. Lindsay.[10] They were the parents of four children: Martha, Stephen, Lindsay, and Roy.[11] Roy H. Rudd served in the New York State Assembly from 1937 to 1946.[12] In 1926, Rudd married Martha Lindsay, the sister of his first wife.[13][14]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Joint Committee On Printing, U.S. House of Representatives (1950). Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1949. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1763 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f g Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1949, p. 1763.
- ^ "New Democratic Association". Brooklyn Citizen. Brooklyn, NY. October 15, 1898. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Admirers of Mayor Hylan Supporting Rudd for Alderman". The Chat. Brooklyn, NY. November 5, 1921. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brooklyn Investors". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. September 1, 1902. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stock Companies: Certificates of Incorporation Filed At Albany Yesterday". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, NY. April 2, 1899. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Blind Musicians Lead Law Class". Brooklyn Citizen. Brooklyn, NY. June 7, 1912. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "O'Loughlin Winner In Court Of Appeals". The Daily Standard Union. Brooklyn, NY. December 13, 1916. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Keeping Up With the Town: Stephen A. Rudd". The Brooklyn Daily Times. Brooklyn, NY. July 20, 1919. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Elizabeth Rudd, Wife of Alderman SJ Rudd, Dies". Brooklyn Daily Times. Brooklyn, NY. December 4, 1923. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Stephen Andrew Rudd, Late a Representative from New York, p. 46.
- ^ "Aspirants for Office Whose Fate Rests on Tuesday's Balloting: 20th District". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. November 6, 1938. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ United States House of Representatives (1936). Stephen Andrew Rudd, Late a Representative from New York. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 46 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Alderman Rudd Marries Miss Martha Lindsay; Event Big Surprise". The Chat. Brooklyn, NY. January 23, 1926. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "Stephen A. Rudd (id: R000496)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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