John Godfrey Saxe II
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| Born | John Godfrey Saxe II 25 June 1877 |
| Died | 17 April 1953 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Colonie, New York |
| Education | McGill University Columbia Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer New York State Senator |
| Spouse | Mary Sands |
| Parent(s) | John Theodore Saxe & Mary Bosworth |
| Relatives | John Godfrey Saxe, grandfather |
John Godfrey Saxe II (June 25, 1877 – April 17, 1953) of Manhattan was a lawyer and a member of the New York State Senate. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention representing New York's 16th congressional district in 1915.[1] He was president of the New York State Bar Association, and counsel for Columbia University.[2]
Biography
He was born on June 25, 1877 in Saratoga, New York to John Theodore Saxe and Mary Bosworth.[2] He was the grandson of John Godfrey Saxe.[2][3] He married Mary Sands on June 10, 1909. He died on April 17, 1953.[2]
In the November 8, 1910 New York State Senate election, in the 17th State Senate district that was Republican by a great majority, John Saxe defeated incumbent Senator George B. Agnew who had been the sponsor of the Hart-Agnew Law that would lead to the complete shutdown of Thoroughbred racing in New York State. [4]
References
- ^ "Saxe, John Godfrey". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
Saxe, John Godfrey — also known as John G. Saxe — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Lawyer; delegate to New York state constitutional convention 16th District, 1915; elected (Wet) delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment 1933, but did not serve. Member, Tammany Hall. Burial location unknown.
- ^ a b c d "John G. Saxe Dead, 75. General Counsel for Columbia. Headed State Bar. Expert on Election Statutes". New York Times. April 18, 1953. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
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The name John Godfrey Saxe, honorably borne by his grandson in this State, has a pleasant sound and savor in many memories. It brings back the scent of old ...
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Senator Agnew Fails Of Re-Election". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1910-11-10. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
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