Loring Milton Black Jr. (May 17, 1886 – May 21, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a United States representative from New York from 1923 to 1935.[1]
Loring Milton Black Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Ardolph L. Kline |
| Succeeded by | Marcellus H. Evans |
| Member of the New York Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1911 – December 31, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben L. Gledhill |
| Succeeded by | Henry P. Velte |
| Constituency | 4th district |
| In office January 1, 1919 – December 31, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | William T. Simpson |
| Constituency | 6th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1886 (1886-05-17) New York City, US |
| Died | May 21, 1956 (1956-05-22) (aged 70) Washington, D.C., US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beatrice M. Eddy Black |
| Education | Fordham University B.A Columbia Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Loring was born in New York City on May 17, 1886, a son of Loring M. Black and Elizabeth Black.[2] He attended the public schools of New York City and was a 1903 graduate of Fordham Preparatory School.[2] In 1907, he graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[2] He attended Columbia Law School from 1907 to 1909, was admitted to the bar in 1909, and practiced in New York City.[2]
Black was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) in 1911 and 1912.[3] Due to his young age he became known as the "Kid Senator".[4] He was again a member of the State Senate in 1919 and 1920.[3]
Black was elected as a Democrat to the 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd and 73rd United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1923, to January 3, 1935.[3] Opposing prohibition, he was one of the leaders of the "wet bloc" in Congress.[3] Black served as chairman of the Committee on Claims in the 72nd and 73rd Congresses.[3]
After leaving Congress, Black resumed the practice of law in New York City and Washington, D.C.[3] He died of a heart attack on May 21, 1956, while shopping in a Washington, D.C. drugstore.[5] He was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Maryland.[3]
In 1913, Black married Beatrice Marie Eddy.[6] Their children included Loring M., Elizabeth V., Jeanne, and John E. The Blacks later divorced, and Loring Black's second wife was Laura Spencer.
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Reuben L. Gledhill |
New York State Senate 4th District 1911–1912 |
Succeeded by Henry P. Velte |
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 6th District 1919–1920 |
Succeeded by |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th congressional district 1923–1935 |
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