Irwin D. Davidson

Irwin Delmore Davidson (January 2, 1906 – August 1, 1981) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a Democratic-Liberal member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1955 to 1956. He was also a justice on the New York Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974.

Irwin D. Davidson
Justice of the New York Supreme Court
In office 1963–1974
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district
In office January 3, 1955 – December 31, 1956
Preceded by	Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.
Succeeded by	Ludwig Teller
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office 1936–1948
Preceded by	William T. Middleton
Succeeded by	Patrick H. Sullivan
Personal details
Born	Irwin Delmore Davidson (1906-01-02)January 2, 1906 New York City, United States
Died	August 1, 1981(1981-08-01) (aged 75) New Rochelle, United States
Political party	Democratic Party
Other political affiliations	Liberal Party
Residence	Premium Point
Alma mater	New York University New York University School of Law

Life

Davidson was born on January 2, 1906, in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927, and from New York University School of Law in 1928.

Political career

He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1937.

He was again a member of the State Assembly from 1939 to 1948, sitting in the 162nd, 163rd, 164th, 165th and 166th New York State Legislatures.

Congress

He was elected to the 84th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1955, to December 31, 1956, when he resigned.

Judicial career

He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974.

Death

He died at his home at Premium Point in New Rochelle, New York on August 1, 1981.

See also

• List of Jewish members of the United States Congress

Sources

• United States Congress. "Irwin D. Davidson (id: D000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.