Andrew Lawrence Somers
Andrew Lawrence Somers (March 21, 1895 – April 6, 1949) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended St. Teresa's Academy in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College Preparatory School, Manhattan College, and New York University in New York City. He engaged in dry color and chemical business. During World War I, he enlisted on July 18, 1917, as a hospital apprentice, second class, in the United States Naval Reserve Force. Subsequently, he served as ensign in the Naval Reserve Flying Corps and was then appointed a naval aviator on September 17, 1918. He proceeded to foreign service on September 30, 1918, and served there until honorably discharged March 4, 1919. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1928 and was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-ninth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1925, until his death in St. Albans, Queens, New York, April 6, 1949.
Andrew Lawrence Somers | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1945 – April 6, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Emanuel Celler |
Succeeded by | Edna F. Kelly |
Constituency | 10th district |
In office March 4, 1925 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Charles I. Stengle |
Succeeded by | James J. Delaney |
Constituency | 6th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | March 21, 1895
Died | April 6, 1949 54) St. Albans, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Manhattan College New York University |
External links
- United States Congress. "Andrew Lawrence Somers (id: S000676)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Andrew Lawrence Somers at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Charles I. Stengle |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th congressional district 1925–1945 |
Succeeded by James J. Delaney |
Preceded by Emanuel Celler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th congressional district 1945–1949 |
Succeeded by Edna F. Kelly |