Stephen Andrew Rudd (December 11, 1874 – March 31, 1936) was an American politician who served as a member of the
United States House of Representatives
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for
New York's 9th congressional district
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from 1931 to 1936.
Early life
He was born on December 11, 1874, in
Brooklyn
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, the son of Assemblyman Robert J. Rudd.
Career
He was elected as a
Democrat
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to the
71st United States Congress
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, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
David J. O'Connell, and was re-elected to the
72nd,
73rd and
74th United States Congress
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es, holding office from February 17, 1931, until his death on March 31, 1936.
Personal life
He died on March 31, 1936, in
Brooklyn
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,
New York City
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, aged 61. State Senator
Roy H. Rudd (1906–1997) was his son.
See also
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References
External links
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1874 births
1936 deaths
Burials at the Cemetery of the Evergreens
Politicians from Brooklyn
St. Lawrence University alumni
Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
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