John Killgrew

Background

He was born on September 11, 1894, in Manhattan, New York City.

Education

He attended Public School Number.

Career

51 and DeWitt Clinton High School. After the war he joined the merchant marine. In 1938, he ran for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Owen McGivern.

During World World War II Killgrew, with the rank of lieutenant commander, was the regional enrolling director for New York of the United States Maritime Service.

In 1946, he ran for Congress in the 30th District, but was defeated by Republican Jay Le Fevre. He died on January 8, 1968, at his home in Greenwood Lake, Orange County, New New York

Achievements

• During World War I he served in the United States. Navy, attaining the rank of lieutenant.

Membership

Killgrew was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company, 5th Doctorate) in 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937 and 1938. And was Majority Leader in 1935.