Christopher Columbus McGrath (May 15, 1902 – July 7, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician from

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. From 1949 to 1953, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Early life and education

McGrath was born in

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. He graduated from Clason Military Academy in

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in 1921 and from

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in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927, and commenced the practice of law in New York City.

Political career

He was a member of the

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(Bronx Co., 6th D.) from

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through

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. He was elected as a municipal judge of New York City in 1935, was re-elected in 1945, and remained on the bench until his resignation on December 31, 1948.

Congress

McGrath was elected as a Democrat to the 81st and

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es, holding office from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1953.

Later career and death

He was elected Surrogate of Bronx County in 1952, and was re-elected in 1966. He was a member of faculty of Fordham University School of Law, and was a resident of New York City until his death there in 1986. He was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in

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References

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