J. Henry Walters
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John Henry Walters was an American lawyer and politician. He was President pro tempore of the New York State Senate
from 1919 to 1920.
He was a Republican member from Onondaga County of the New York State Assembly
from 1908 to 1910. He was a member of the New York State Senate
from 1911 to 1920, and was President pro tempore from 1919 to 1920.
Majority Leader of the New York State Senate
The Majority Leader of the New York State Senate is elected by the majority of the members of the New York State Senate. The position usually coincides with the title of Temporary President of the State Senate, who presides over the session of the State Senate if the Lieutenant Governor of New York...
from 1919 to 1920.
Life
He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1890.He was a Republican member from Onondaga County of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
from 1908 to 1910. He was a member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
from 1911 to 1920, and was President pro tempore from 1919 to 1920.
Sources
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/walsworth-walther.html Political Graveyard
- http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0F14F83E5F177B93CBAB178AD85F468585F9 Obit in NYT on January 29, 1952 (subscription required)