Loring M. Black Jr.

Loring Milton Black Jr. (May 17, 1886 – May 21, 1956) was an American politician and a United States Representative from New York.

Loring Milton Black Jr.
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 New York City
Died	May 21, 1956 (aged 70) Washington, D.C.
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Beatrice M. Eddy Black
Education	Fordham University B.A Columbia Law School
Profession	Attorney

Biography

Loring was born in New York City on May 17, 1886, a son of Loring M. Black and Elizabeth Black.[1] He attended the public schools of New York City and was a 1903 graduate of Fordham Preparatory School.[1] In 1907, he graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1] He attended Columbia Law School from 1907 to 1909, was admitted to the bar in 1909, and practiced in New York City.[1]

Black was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) in 1911 and 1912.[2] Due to his young age he became known as the "Kid Senator".[3] He was again a member of the State Senate in 1919 and 1920.[2]

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.[2] Opposing prohibition, he was one of the leaders of the "wet bloc" in Congress.[2] Black served as chairman of the Committee on Claims in the 72nd and 73rd Congresses.[2]

After leaving Congress, Black resumed the practice of law in New York City and Washington, D.C.[2] He died of a heart attack on May 21, 1956, while shopping in a Washington, D.C. drugstore.[4] He was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Maryland.[2]

Family

In 1913, Black married Beatrice Marie Eddy.[5] Their children included Loring M., Elizabeth V., Jeanne, and John E. The Blacks later divorced, and Loring Black's second wife was Laura Spencer.

References

1. Murlin, Edgar L. (1912). The New York Red Book. Albany, NY: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 95 – via Google Books.
2. U.S. Congress (2005). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. p. 661. ISBN 978-0-1607-3176-1.
3. "Riggs Loses, 42 to 2". The New York Times. New York, NY. February 28, 1912. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Death Notice, Loring M. Black". Daily News. New York, NY. May 24, 1956. p. 55 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Miss Eddy Weds Mr. Black". Brooklyn Life. Brooklyn, NY. June 14, 1913. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• United States Congress. "Loring M. Black Jr. (id: B000505)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Loring M. Black Jr. at Find a Grave