Merton E. Lewis
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Merton Elmer Lewis (December 10, 1861 – May 2, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 51st Attorney General of New York state.
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Merton E. Lewis | |
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51st Attorney General of New York | |
In office April 25, 1917 – December 31, 1918 | |
Governor | Charles Seymour Whitman |
Preceded by | Egburt E. Woodbury |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Newton |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 43rd district | |
In office January 1, 1902 – December 31, 1906 | |
Preceded by | Cornelius R. Parsons |
Succeeded by | William J. Tully |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Monroe County, 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1897 – December 31, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Charles J. Smith |
Succeeded by | James B. Perkins |
In office January 1, 1899 – December 31, 1901 | |
Preceded by | James B. Perkins |
Succeeded by | Martin Davis |
44th Mayor of Rochester, New York | |
In office January 22, 1895 – December 31, 1895 | |
Preceded by | George W. Aldridge |
Succeeded by | George E. Warner |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-12-10)December 10, 1861 Webster, New York |
Died | May 2, 1937(1937-05-02) (aged 75) Rochester, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Adeline Louise Moody |
Profession | Attorney |
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