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Eugene Keogh

American politician (1907–1989)

Eugene Keogh
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	Stephen A. Rudd
Succeeded by	Frank J. Brasco
Constituency	9th district (1937–63) 11th district (1963–67)
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 20th Kings County district
In office January 1, 1936 – December 31, 1936
Preceded by	Joseph J. Monahan
Succeeded by	Roy H. Rudd
Personal details
Born	Eugene James Keogh (1907-08-30)August 30, 1907 Brooklyn, New York
Died	May 26, 1989(1989-05-26) (aged 81) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	New York University Fordham University School of Law

Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He served 15 terms from 1937 to 1967.

Background[edit]

Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1930.

Career[edit]

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 20th D.) in 1936.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 75th through the 89th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan. In 1947-8, he served on the Herter Committee.^[1]

He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.

Death[edit]

He died on May 26, 1989, in New York City and was buried at Gate of Heaven CemeteryinHawthorne, New York.^[2]

References[edit]

Sources[edit]

• United States Congress. "Eugene Keogh (id: K000130)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.