James W. Husted
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James William Husted was a politician elected to four succeeding terms as a U.S. Representative
(1915–1923) from New York
. He was an attorney
who served in local offices, as well as president of the Peekskill Bank.
, the son of James W. Husted
(1833–1892) and his wife. His father was then a member of the New York State Assembly
, and several times in later years was elected Speaker of the Assembly
. The junior Husted attended private schools, the Peekskill Military Academy
, and Cutler's School, New York City. He was graduated from Phillips Academy
, Andover, Massachusetts
. He graduated in 1888 from Yale University
in 1892, where he was a member of Skull and Bones
, and in 1894 from the New York Law School
.
in 1894 and commenced practice in Peekskill, New York
. He quickly entered politics, being elected as a member of the New York State Assembly
1895-1897. After that, he moved to the growing city of White Plains in 1897 and continued the practice of law.
In 1902 Husted returned to Peekskill and practiced law. He was elected president of the village of Peekskill in 1903 and 1904. He served as member and treasurer of the board of park commissioners from 1909 to 1920.
In 1912, he was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1912 to the Sixty-third
Congress. Husted was elected as a Republican
to the Sixty-fourth
and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1915-March 3, 1923).
Declining to run for office in 1922, Husted returned to the practice of law in Peekskill.
He also engaged in banking and served as president of the Peekskill Bank.
He died of heart disease in New York City on January 2, 1925.
His remains were cremated and his ashes were interred in Hillside Cemetery
, Peekskill, New York
, where his father was buried.
United States House of Representatives
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(1915–1923) from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He was an attorney
Attorney at law
An attorney at law in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients. Alternative terms include counselor and lawyer...
who served in local offices, as well as president of the Peekskill Bank.
Early life and education
Husted was born into a political family in Peekskill, New YorkPeekskill, New York
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point.This community was known to be an early American industrial center, primarily for its iron plow and stove products...
, the son of James W. Husted
James W. Husted (speaker)
James William Husted was an American lawyer and politician, elected six times as Speaker of the New York State Assembly during his 22 years of service there. During his political career, he became known as the "Bald Eagle of Westchester".-Biography:He was educated at Bedford Academy, and graduated...
(1833–1892) and his wife. His father was then a member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
, and several times in later years was elected Speaker of the Assembly
Speaker of the New York State Assembly
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly is the highest official in the New York State Assembly, customarily elected from the ranks of the majority party....
. The junior Husted attended private schools, the Peekskill Military Academy
Peekskill Military Academy
Peekskill Military Academy was founded as 'Peekskill Academy'. It was a military academy for young men and women, founded in 1833, located in Peekskill, New York, United States. The academy was built by a hanging tree and when a building was built near the great tree , one of the British who was...
, and Cutler's School, New York City. He was graduated from Phillips Academy
Phillips Academy
Phillips Academy is a selective, co-educational independent boarding high school for boarding and day students in grades 9–12, along with a post-graduate year...
, Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, Massachusetts
Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2010 census, the population was 33,201...
. He graduated in 1888 from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
in 1892, where he was a member of Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is an undergraduate senior or secret society at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. It is a traditional peer society to Scroll and Key and Wolf's Head, as the three senior class 'landed societies' at Yale....
, and in 1894 from the New York Law School
New York Law School
New York Law School is a private law school in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. New York Law School is one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States. The school is located within four blocks of all major courts in Manhattan. In 2011, New York Law School...
.
Marriage and family
Husted first married Louise Wetmore Spaulding (1873–1914). They had children. After her death, he married Bertha Frances Harricks (? - 1947).Career
Husted was admitted to the barAdmission to the bar in the United States
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in 1894 and commenced practice in Peekskill, New York
Peekskill, New York
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point.This community was known to be an early American industrial center, primarily for its iron plow and stove products...
. He quickly entered politics, being elected as a member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
1895-1897. After that, he moved to the growing city of White Plains in 1897 and continued the practice of law.
In 1902 Husted returned to Peekskill and practiced law. He was elected president of the village of Peekskill in 1903 and 1904. He served as member and treasurer of the board of park commissioners from 1909 to 1920.
In 1912, he was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1912 to the Sixty-third
63rd United States Congress
- House of Representatives:*Democratic : 291 *Republican : 134*Progressive : 9*Independent : 1TOTAL members: 435-Senate:*President of the Senate: Thomas R. Marshall*President pro tempore: James P. Clarke-Senate:...
Congress. Husted was elected as a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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to the Sixty-fourth
64th United States Congress
The Sixty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1915 to March 4, 1917, during the third and fourth...
and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1915-March 3, 1923).
Declining to run for office in 1922, Husted returned to the practice of law in Peekskill.
He also engaged in banking and served as president of the Peekskill Bank.
He died of heart disease in New York City on January 2, 1925.
His remains were cremated and his ashes were interred in Hillside Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery is a cemetery located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The cemetery is situated on 125 gently rolling acres. The landscape offers a serene setting ideally suited for cemetery purposes...
, Peekskill, New York
Peekskill, New York
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point.This community was known to be an early American industrial center, primarily for its iron plow and stove products...
, where his father was buried.