Daniel J. Riordan
Daniel Joseph Riordan (July 7, 1870 – April 28, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1899 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1923. He was a Democrat and a member of Tammany Hall.
Riordan was born in New York City and attended public schools until 1886, when he entered Manhattan College, from which he graduated in 1890. He engaged in the real-estate business.
Riordan was elected as a Democrat to the 56th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1899, to March 3, 1901. He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) from 1903 to 1906, sitting in the 126th, 127th, 128th and 129th New York State Legislatures.
Riordan was elected to the 59th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Timothy D. Sullivan and on the same day was elected to the 60th United States Congress. He was re-elected to the 61st and to the seven succeeding Congresses, holding office from November 6, 1906, until his death in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 1923. He was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.
References
- United States Congress. "Daniel J. Riordan (id: R000264)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John M. Mitchell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th congressional district 1899–1901 |
Succeeded by Thomas J. Creamer |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by John F. Ahearn |
New York State Senate 10th District 1903–1906 |
Succeeded by Alfred J. Gilchrist |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Timothy Sullivan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th congressional district 1906–1913 |
Succeeded by Daniel J. Griffin |
| Preceded by Charles V. Fornes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th congressional district 1913–1923 |
Succeeded by Anning Smith Prall |