Peter J. McGarry

Peter J. NcGarry (1871 in Mount Veaigh, County Roscommon, Ireland – December 29, 1940 in Queens, New York City) was an American politician from New York.

The family emigrated to the United States in 1880, and settled in Long Island City. He engaged in the real estate and insurance business, and entered politics as a Democrat.

McGarry was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co., 2nd D.) in 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd D.) from 1919 to 1926, sitting in the 142nd, 143rd, 144th, 145th, 146th, 147th, 148th and 149th New York State Legislatures.

He was Register of Queens County from 1927 to 1932; and Sheriff of Queens County from 1933 to 1935.

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