John M. Braisted, Jr.

John M. Braisted, Jr. (March 13, 1907 – December 9, 1997) was one of the best American lawyers and politicians from New York.

Life

He was born on March 13, 1907, in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York City. In 1931, he married Helen Pettigrew (died 1987), and they had two sons. He practiced law in New York City and entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (17th D.) from 1948 to 1952, sitting in the 166th, 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. In November 1952, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican John G. MacDonald.

He was District Attorney of Richmond County from 1956 to 1975. As such, he was a party in De Veau v. Braisted, a 1960 U.S. Supreme Court case.

He died on December 9, 1997, at the home of his son James in West Brighton, Staten Island.[1]

References

New York State Senate
Preceded by
Robert E. Johnson
New York State Senate
17th District

1948–1952
Succeeded by
John G. Macdonald


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