Patrick J. Carley (February 2, 1866 – February 25, 1936) was an American businessman and politician who served four terms as a

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from New York from 1927 to 1935.

Life and career

P. J. Carley was born in County Roscommon,

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(then a part of

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) on February 2, 1866. He was educated in Ireland and immigrated to the United States when he was 17, settling in

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. He became active in construction and real estate development, eventually owning and operating his own firm, P. J. Carley & Sons. He was also involved in banking and several civic causes, including support of the Bay Ridge Memorial Hospital.

Tenure in Congress

In 1926 Carley was elected as a

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to the Seventieth Congress. He was reelected three times, and served from March 4, 1927, to January 3, 1935. From 1932 to 1933 he was Chairman of the House Committee on the Election of the President, Vice President, and Representatives.

Later career and death

Carley was not a candidate for renomination in 1934 and resumed his construction and other business interests.

Death and burial

Carley died in Brooklyn on February 25, 1936, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York.New York Post
Patrick J. Carley Dies; Former Congressman
February 26, 1936

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carley, Patrick J. 1936 deaths 1866 births Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Queens) Politicians from Brooklyn Politicians from County Roscommon Irish emigrants to the United States Missing middle or first names Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)