Walter W. Magee

Walter Warren Magee (May 23, 1861 – May 25, 1927) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives; elected as a Republican in 1914, he served from 1915 until his death.

Biography

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From 1903's Notable Men of Central New York

Magee was born in Groveland, New York on May 23, 1861, a son of farmers Marietta (Patchin) Magee and John Magee, who served as a colonel in the state militia.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He attended the local schools and the Wadsworth Normal and Training School (now the State University of New York at Geneseo).Template:Sfn Magee graduated from Harvard University in 1889, and delivered the class oration at his graduation ceremony.Template:Sfn He then studied law at the Syracuse firm of Baldwin & Kennedy, and was admitted to the bar in 1891.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He practiced law in Syracuse until 1904, and gained a reputation as a skilled trial attorney.Template:Sfn Magee was also a talented athlete, and competed in tennis tournaments and other events.Template:Sfn

A Republican, Magee served on the Onondaga County Board of Supervisors from 1892 to 1893.Template:Sfn From 1904 to 1914, Magee served as Syracuse's corporation counsel.Template:Sfn

In 1914, Magee won election to the House of Representatives.Template:Sfn He was reelected six times, and served until his death.Template:Sfn During his House career, Magee was appointed to the Appropriations Committee, and he rose through seniority to become chairman of its subcommittee on Agriculture.Template:Sfn

Death and burial

Magee died in Syracuse on May 25, 1927.Template:Sfn He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.Template:Sfn

Family

In 1895, Magee married Sarah Genevieve Wood (1873-1937), who was usually called Genevieve.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn They had no children.Template:Sfn Genevieve Wood was the daughter of US Army Brigadier General Palmer G. Wood (1843-1915).Template:Sfn

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)

External links

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