Rae Livingston Egbert (August 15, 1891 – May 11, 1964) was an American businessman and politician from

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Early years

He was born on August 15, 1891, on

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, the son of George L. Egbert (1862–1957) and Ella L. Turner (died 1919), and a descendant of the farming family for which

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is named. He attended the public schools on Staten Island, and Mount Hermon School. In 1911, he began to work in his father's

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in Tompkinsville. During

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, he enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army, and remained stationed at Fox Hills, on Staten Island. He finished the war as a

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Career

Egbert was a member of the

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(24th D.) from 1935 to 1940, sitting in the 158th, 159th, 160th, 161st and 162nd New York State Legislatures. He was defeated for re-election in 1940 and 1942. In 1944, he ran for Congress in the 16th District but was defeated by Republican

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. In 1958, he removed to

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Family life

On June 4, 1917, he married Olive Doll, and they had one daughter: Joan Egbert.

Death

He died on May 11, 1964, while on a visit at his sister Grace's home in

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."George L. & Frank Egbert Families"
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Sources

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