Leon Bleecker

Leon Bleecker (c. 1881, Mizil – October 8, 1933) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born about 1881 in Romania. The family emigrated to the United States and settled in Manhattan. He practiced law in New York City.[1]

In November 1913, he was elected on the Progressive and Republican tickets to the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 10th D.), defeating Democrat Walter M. Friedland. Bleecker polled 3,246 votes, and Friedland polled 2,044.[2] Bleecker was a member of the 137th New York State Legislature in 1914.

In November 1915, Bleecker was again elected to the Assembly, defeating the incumbent Friedland. Bleecker polled 2,375 votes, and Friedland polled 2,145.[3] Bleecker was a member of the 139th New York State Legislature in 1916.

He died on October 8, 1933.[4][5][6]

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References
  1. New York Red Book (1916; pg. 132)
  2. The Tribune Almanac and Political Register (1914; pg. 749)
  3. Annual Report of the Board of Elections of the City of New York (1915; pg. 82)
  4. Leon Bleecker at ancientfaces.com
  5. The MATTER OF SPANIER was decided on September 18, 1933, while Bleecker was still alive.
  6. A decision of the Appellate Division notes that Bleecker died during the year 1933.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Meyer Greenberg		 New York State Assembly
New York County, 10th District
1914		 Succeeded by
Walter M. Friedland
Preceded by
Walter M. Friedland		 New York State Assembly
New York County, 10th District
1916		 Succeeded by
Abner Greenberg


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