Abraham J. Multer

Abraham Jacob Multer (December 24, 1900 – November 4, 1986) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945. He was elected to Congress in 1947 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Leo F. Rayfiel and served from November 4, 1947, until his resignation on December 31, 1967 after election to the New York Supreme Court on November 7, 1967, where he served from January 1, 1968, until January 1, 1977. He then served as special referee in the Brooklyn Appellate Division, from 1979–1984. He died in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Abraham J. Multer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district
In office January 3, 1953 – December 31, 1967
Preceded by	Donald L. O'Toole
Succeeded by	Bertram L. Podell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district
In office November 4, 1947 – January 3, 1953
Preceded by	Leo F. Rayfiel
Succeeded by	John J. Rooney
Personal details
Born	Abraham Jacob Multer December 24, 1900 New York City, New York
Died	November 4, 1986 (aged 85) West Hartford, Connecticut
Resting place	Beth Moses Cemetery, West Babylon, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Berte
Children	2
Alma mater	City College of New York Brooklyn Law School
Profession	Attorney

See also

• List of Jewish members of the United States Congress

References

• United States Congress. "Abraham J. Multer (id: M001074)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-03-12

External links

• Abraham J. Multer Papers from the American Jewish Archives
• Multer genealogy including Abraham Multer and his family
• "Abraham J. Multer". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-03-12.