Robert N. McGarvey

Robert Neill McGarvey (August 14, 1888 – June 28, 1952) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Robert N. McGarvey
McGarvey in 1947
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	William T. Granahan
Succeeded by	William T. Granahan
Personal details
Born	(1888-08-14)August 14, 1888 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	June 28, 1952(1952-06-28) (aged 63)
Resting place	Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican

Robert McGarvey was born in Philadelphia. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Business College. He was engaged as a telegrapher and as manager of a news bureau. He became an investment broker in 1922.

He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1946 to the 80th United States Congress, defeating incumbent Democratic Congressman William T. Granahan. As a congressman he was part of the Federal Commission that helped to designate Independence Hall as a National Historical Park.^[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948 in a re-match against Granahan.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Robert N. McGarvey (id: M000442)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard

External links

• Robert N. McGarvey at Find a Grave