Background
He was born on August 15, 1891, on Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, the son of George L. Egbert (1862–1957) and Ella L. Turner (died 1919).
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Education
He attended the public schools on Staten Island, and Mount Hermon School.
Career
In 1911, he began to work in his father"s haberdashery in Tompkinsville. During World War I, he enlisted as a private in the United States. Army, and remained stationed at Fox Hills, on Staten Island. He finished the war as a sergeant major.
He was defeated for re-election in 1940 and 1942.
In 1944, he ran for Congress in the 16th District but was defeated by Republican Ellsworth B. Buck. In 1958, he removed to Gulfport, Florida.
Membership
Egbert was a member of the New York State Senate (24th Doctorate) from 1935 to 1940, sitting in the 158th, 159th, 160th, 161st and 162nd New York State Legislatures.
