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John H. Farrell (October 23, 1919 – April 20, 1995) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. ==Life== He was born on October 23, 1919,〔("FARRELL, JOHN H." ) at Social Security Info〕 in Manhattan, New York City. He attended St. Columba School and Xavier High School. He graduated from Fordham College and Fordham Law School. He practiced law in New York City and entered politics as a Democrat. He married Ellen K. Stanton (died 2007), and they had three sons. He was employed as a research counsel by State Senate Minority Leader Francis J. Mahoney.〔(''New York Red Book'' ) (1958–1959; pg. 92)〕 Farrell was elected in November 1955 to the New York State Assembly, to fill the vacancy caused by the appointment of John J. Mangan to the Municipal Court, and took his seat in the 170th New York State Legislature at the beginning of the session of 1956. He was re-elected in November 1956, and took his seat in the 171st New York State Legislature on January 9, 1957. He was elected on February 14, 1957, to the New York State Senate (25th D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Francis J. Mahoney.〔(''FARRELL ELECTED AS STATE SENATOR'' ) in the ''New York Times'' on February 15, 1957 (subscription required)〕 He resigned his seat in the Assembly on February 27, when the result of the special election was certified, and took his seat in the State Senate. He was re-elected in November 1958, and remained in the Senate until the end of the 172nd New York State Legislature in 1960. On June 7, 1960, Farrell ran for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Manfred Ohrenstein.〔(''TWO DE SAPIO MEN LOSE IN PRIMARY ON THE WEST SIDE'' ) in the ''New York Times'' on June 8, 1960 (subscription required)〕 In November 1960, Farrell ran on the Liberal ticket for re-election, but was defeated by Ohrenstein. On March 24, 1962, Farrell was elected as Chairman of the New York County Democratic Executive Committee, to succeed Carmine DeSapio.〔(''Tammany Picks Regular to Fill De Sapio's Post as Chairman'' ) in the ''New York Times'' on March 25, 1962 (subscription required)〕 In 1965, Farrell moved to Cohoes, Albany County, New York, the hometown of his wife. He died on April 20, 1995, at his home in Cohoes; and was buried at the St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John H. Farrell」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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