Background
Haskell, Reuben L. was born on October 5, 1878 in Brooklyn. Son of Robert B. and Monrovia (Grayson) Haskell.
Haskell, Reuben L. was born on October 5, 1878 in Brooklyn. Son of Robert B. and Monrovia (Grayson) Haskell.
Student New York Law School, 1896-1897. Bachelor of Laws, Cornell Univercity College of Law, 1898.
Admitted to New York bar, 1899. Counsel to county clerk, Kings County, 1908, 1909. Borough secretary, Brooklyn, 1910-1913.
Deputy commissioner public works, for Borough of Brooklyn, 1914.
Delegate Republican National Convs., 1908 and 1920. Former member Republican State Committee, New New York
Republican candidate for Congress, 1912 (defeated). Member 64th to 66th Congresses (1915-1919), 10th New York District.
Judge Kings County, New York, 1920-1925.
Transit commissioner, State of New York, New York City, 1932-1942. Resumed practice of law, 1943, at 66 Court Saint, Brooklyn, New York Former member New York National Guard. Veteran of Spanish-American War.
Member American, New York State and Brooklyn bar associations, Arion Singing Society, Veterans Association of 13th Regiment, New York National Guard, Society of Old Brooklynites, Royal Arcanum and Past Regents Association, Delta Chirurgical Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle).; Odd Fellow, Elk, Knights of Pythias, Moose, Knights of Pythias.
Married Aleda C. Baylis, October 8, 1902. Children: Louise C., Roger.