Henry Jepson Latham (December 10, 1908 – June 26, 2002) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist from New York. A Republican, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1941 to 1942, the United States House of Representatives from 1945 to 1958, and as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1959 to 1978.
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In office January 29, 1970 – December 31, 1978 |
Preceded by | Arthur D. Brennan |
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Succeeded by | Leon D. Lazer |
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In office January 1, 1959 – January 28, 1970 |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
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In office January 3, 1945 – December 31, 1958 |
Preceded by | Joseph L. Pfeifer |
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Succeeded by | Frank J. Becker |
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Constituency | 3rd district (1945–1953) 4th district (1953–1958) |
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In office January 1, 1941 – December 31, 1942 |
Preceded by | Daniel E. Fitzpatrick |
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Succeeded by | William F. Bowe |
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Born | Henry Jepson Latham (1908-12-10)December 10, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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Died | June 26, 2002(2002-06-26) (aged 93) Southold, New York, U.S. |
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Resting place | Saint Patricks Cemetery, Southold, New York, U.S. |
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Political party | Republican |
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Spouse | Elizabeth Schwarze (m. 1937) |
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Children | 2 |
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Education | St. John's College (attended) Brooklyn Law School (LL.B., LL.M.) |
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Profession | Attorney |
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Service | United States Navy |
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Years of service | 1942–1945 |
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Wars | World War II |
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Early life and education
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A Republican, in 1938 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the New York State Senate.[1] He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co., 4th D.) from 1941 to 1942.[1] In 1942 Latham joined the United States Navy, became a pilot, and served in the Pacific Theater until February 1945.[1] After the war, he continued to serve in the United States Navy Reserve.
In 1944, Latham was a successful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in absentia.[1] He was reelected six times, and served in the 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th and 85th Congresses, January 3, 1945, to December 31, 1958.[1] Latham voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.[6]
A conservative with a strong anti-communist stance, Latham served on the United States House Committee on Rules, and advocated increasing the size and capability of the United States Armed Forces. He also favored providing arms to Taiwan, then known as Formosa, so it could fight the Communist government of China.
Latham was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1959 to 1978.[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Joint Committee On Printing, U.S. Congress (1961). Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1961. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1196 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Wedding Announcement: Schwarze—Latham". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. June 20, 1937. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brooklyn Dean Defends Recent Law Graduates". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. June 11, 1931. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brooklyn Law School Holds Graduation". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. June 8, 1933. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bosch, Albert H. (June 16, 1960). "Extension of Remarks: Henry J. Latham". Congressional Record, Volume 106, Part 22. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. A5124 – via Google Books.
- ^ "HR 6127. Civil Rights Act of 1957". GovTrack.us.
- ^ a b "Henry J. Latham, 93, Queens Congressman". The New York Times. 2002-06-26. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-26.