Harry C. Walker
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Harry Clay Walker was an American
lawyer and politician
from New York
. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York
from 1919 to 1920.
He was Mayor of Binghamton
from 1917 to 1918.
He was Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1919 to 1920, elected on the Democratic ticket with Governor Al Smith
in 1918. In 1919, he was one of nine members appointed to the Labor Board, created by Governor Al Smith to intervene in labor conflicts, which mediated successfully in a few cases. In 1920, he won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senator from New York defeating George R. Lunn
, then Mayor of Schenectady
, but lost the election to the incumbent Republican James W. Wadsworth, Jr.
In 1926, he was appointed to the Central New York State Parks Commission. In 1928, he was Chairman of the Taconic State Park
Commission.
From August 16, 1932, until his death, he was Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States of America.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
lawyer and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
from 1919 to 1920.
Life
He was the son of William J. Walker and Sarah Walker. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1894.He was Mayor of Binghamton
Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers...
from 1917 to 1918.
He was Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1919 to 1920, elected on the Democratic ticket with Governor Al Smith
Al Smith
Alfred Emanuel Smith. , known in private and public life as Al Smith, was an American statesman who was elected the 42nd Governor of New York three times, and was the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate in 1928...
in 1918. In 1919, he was one of nine members appointed to the Labor Board, created by Governor Al Smith to intervene in labor conflicts, which mediated successfully in a few cases. In 1920, he won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senator from New York defeating George R. Lunn
George R. Lunn
George Richard Lunn was an American clergyman and politician from New York. He was the first Socialist mayor in the State of New York, and was a U.S...
, then Mayor of Schenectady
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, but lost the election to the incumbent Republican James W. Wadsworth, Jr.
In 1926, he was appointed to the Central New York State Parks Commission. In 1928, he was Chairman of the Taconic State Park
Taconic State Park
Taconic State Park is located in Columbia and Dutchess County, New York abutting Massachusetts and Connecticut within the Taconic Mountains. The state park is located off New York State Route 344 south of Interstate 90 and north of New York City...
Commission.
From August 16, 1932, until his death, he was Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States of America.
Sources
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/walker4.html Political Graveyard
- War-time Strikes and Their Adjustment by Alexander M. Bing (Ayer Publishing, 1971, ISBN 0405029152 , ISBN 9780405029158 ; Page 145)
- 10,000 Famous Freemasons - Part Two:from K to Z by William R. Denslow & Harry S. Truman (Kessinger Publishing, 2004, ISBN 1417975792 , ISBN 9781417975792 ; page 289)