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George Murray Hulbert
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Hulbert c. 1914
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | |
| In office June 15, 1934 – April 26, 1950 |
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| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Frank Joseph Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Edward Jordan Dimock |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district |
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| In office March 4, 1915 – January 1, 1918 |
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| Preceded by | Henry George Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jerome F. Donovan |
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George Murray Hulbert
May 14, 1881 Rochester, New York, US |
| Died | April 26, 1950 (aged 68) Bayport, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | New York University School of Law (LL.B.) |
George Murray Hulbert (born May 14, 1881 – died April 26, 1950) was an important American politician and judge. He served as a United States representative for New York. Later, he became a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Early Life and Education
George Murray Hulbert was born on May 14, 1881. His birthplace was Rochester, New York. He later moved to Waterloo, New York. There, he went to public schools.
He studied law at the New York University School of Law. In 1902, he earned his law degree. That same year, he became a lawyer. He worked as a private lawyer in New York City from 1902 to 1934.
Serving in Congress
Hulbert was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is part of the United States Congress, where laws are made.
He served in the 64th and 65th Congresses. His time in Congress lasted from March 4, 1915, to January 1, 1918.
City and State Roles
After his time in Congress, Hulbert took on several important roles in New York. In 1918, he became the Commissioner of Docks for New York City. This job involved managing the city's ports and ferries. He was also the Director of the Port of New York City.
In November 1921, he was elected President of the Board of Aldermen of New York City. This was a major leadership role in the city government. He held this position from 1921 to 1925. During this time, he even served as the acting Mayor of New York City for a period. This happened when the actual mayor, John Francis Hylan, was ill.
Hulbert also served as President of the Boston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company. This company managed a canal connecting different waterways.
Change in City Role
George Murray Hulbert left his role as President of the Board of Aldermen. This happened because he accepted an honorary position with the Finger Lakes Park Commission. This was a state-level role offered by New York Governor Al Smith.
According to section 1549 of the New York City Charter, a person could not hold both a city and a state position at the same time. A New York State Supreme Court judge, Joseph M. Proskauer, made a decision about this rule. Because of this rule, Hulbert's city position ended when he accepted the state appointment.
Federal Judge Service
On June 6, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt chose George Murray Hulbert for a new job. He nominated him to be a judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The United States Senate approved this choice on June 14, 1934. He officially started his new role as a judge on June 15, 1934.
He served as a federal judge until his death on April 26, 1950. He passed away in Bayport, New York. He was buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.
