John H. Ray

John H. Ray
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th district
In office
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963
Preceded byJames J. Murphy (redistricting)
Succeeded byJohn M. Murphy (redistricting)
Personal details
Born
John Henry Ray

September 27, 1886
Mankato, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 1975(1975-05-21) (aged 88)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma mater

John Henry Ray (September 27, 1886 – May 21, 1975) was an American lawyer, business executive, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York as a member of the Republican Party. He served five terms in Congress representing the state's 15th district, which at the time encompassed parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn.[1]

  1. ^ "Ex‐Rep. John H. Ray, 88, Dies; A. T. & T. Aide Served 5 Terms". The New York Times. 23 May 1975. Retrieved 11 August 2022.