Max M. Turshen
Max M. Turshen (March 2, 1906 – December 19, 1980) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on March 2, 1906.[1] He attended Public School No. 147 and Boys High School. He graduated from the College of the City of New York and New York University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1928, and practiced law in New York City.[2] He married Rose Lubin (died 1966), and they had three children.[3]
Turshen was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1937 to 1968, sitting in the 160th, 161st, 162nd, 163rd, 164th, 165th, 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd, 174th, 175th, 176th and 177th New York State Legislatures. He was Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary from 1965 to 1968.
He died on December 19, 1980, in Brookdale Medical Center in Brooklyn[4]
References
- ↑ "TURSHEN, MAX" at Social Security Info
- ↑ New York Red Book (1958–1959; pg. 235)
- ↑ MRS. MAX M. TURSHEN in the New York Times on December 20, 1980 (subscription required)
- ↑ Max Turshen, Ex-Assemblyman in the New York Times on December 20, 1980 (subscription required)
New York Assembly | ||
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Preceded by | New York State Assembly Kings County, 19th District 1937–1944 |
Succeeded by Philip J. Schupler |
Preceded by | New York State Assembly Kings County, 1st District 1945–1965 |
Succeeded by district abolished |
Preceded by
new district
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New York State Assembly 43rd District 1966 |
Succeeded by George A. Cincotta |
Preceded by | New York State Assembly 45th District 1967–1968 |
Succeeded by Stephen J. Solarz |