Background
Carey, Robert was born on September 16, 1872 in Jersey City. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Dillaway) Carey.
Carey, Robert was born on September 16, 1872 in Jersey City. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Dillaway) Carey.
Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School. Honorary degree John Marshall Law School.
Began as reporter for New York World, later for New York Herald. Admitted to New Jersey bar, 1893. Corporation attorney Jersey City, 1902-1908.
Judge Court Common Pleas, 1908-1914.
Trustee State Home for Boys, 1915. Counsel for New York and New Jersey Bridge and Tunnel Common for several years.
Head law firm Carey, Pforr, Knoeppel & Ziff. Member of New York Barometer
Admitted to practice Supreme Court of the United States Court Republican candidate for Congress, 1906.
Candidate for Governor New Jersey, 1928, 1934. Delaware New Jersey Constitutional Convention, 1947-1948.
Member State Board of Taxation, 1907. Former; Member House of Delegates, American Bar Association. Member New Jersey Bar Association Director Christ Hospital, Young Women's Christian Association, Jersey City Chamber of Commerce (counsel 30 years).
Mason (33°), Elk.
Clubs: Lawyers.
Married Cora G. Gurney, 1900. Children: Robert, Nan (Mistress Walter Neff).