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Theodore D. Day

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Theodore Day with his wife Fran, and three kids, Rick, Mary, and Kathy
Theodore Day fishing for trout
Theodore Day in his home office

Theodore D. Day (April 20, 1917 – December 22, 2003) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Day was born in New York City. He attended Phillips Academy and graduated from Yale University in 1940. Day ran a dairy farm in Interlaken, Seneca County, New York. He married Frances MacPherson, and they had three children.[1] Day was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.

Day was a member of the New York State Assembly (Seneca County) from 1961 to 1965, sitting in the 173rd, 174th, and 175th New York State Legislatures.

Day was a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1972, sitting in the 176th, 177th, 178th, and 179th New York State Legislatures. In 1972, he was appointed assistant commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.[2]

Day died at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York.[3]

Sources

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  1. ^ New York Red Book. 1963–1964. p. 162 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "A NEW FARM AIDE TAKES STATE POST". New York Times. July 2, 1972.
  3. ^ "DAY, HON. THEODORE". Times Union. Albany. December 24, 2003. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Seneca County

1961–1965
Succeeded by
district abolished
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
54th District

1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
49th District

1967–1972
Succeeded by