Education
He graduated from Saint Francis Xavier College in 1856. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1861, and practiced in New York City.
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Thomas Ledwith
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He was elected a New York City Police Justice (8th Doctorate) in 1863, and re-elected in 1869. In 1870, he ran for Mayor of New York City but was defeated by Tammany man A. Oakey Hall. In 1871, he ran unsuccessfully for the New York Supreme Court (1st Doctorate).
They had one son, Joseph Ledwith (June 26, 1868 New York City, December 27, 1929 Bethel, Connecticut).
He died at his home, at 28 West 72nd Street in New York City, and was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company, 11th Doctorate) in 1863. He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th Doctorate) in 1874 and 1875.
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Political Party
Democratic party