Abraham J. Multer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district |
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In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1967 |
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Preceded by | Donald L. O'Toole |
Succeeded by | Bertram L. Podell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district |
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In office November 4, 1947 – January 3, 1953 |
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Preceded by | Leo F. Rayfiel |
Succeeded by | John J. Rooney |
Personal details | |
Born |
New York City, New York |
December 24, 1900
Died | November 4, 1986 West Hartford, Connecticut |
(aged 85)
Resting place | Beth Moses Cemetery, West Babylon, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Berte |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
City College of New York Brooklyn Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Religion | Jewish |
Abraham Jacob Multer (December 24, 1900 – November 4, 1986) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945. He was elected to Congress in 1947 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Leo F. Rayfiel and served from November 4, 1947 until his resignation on December 31, 1967. He was elected to the New York Supreme Court and served from January 1, 1968 until January 1, 1977. He died in West Hartford, Connecticut.