John M. Braisted Jr.
John M. Braisted, Jr.(March 13, 1907 – December 9, 1997) was an American lawyer and politician fromNew York.
Life
[edit]He was born on March 13, 1907, inPort Richmond, Staten Island,New York City.In 1931, he married Helen Pettigrew (died 1987), and they had two sons. He practiced law inNew York Cityand entered politics as aDemocrat.
He was a member of theNew York State Senate(17th D.) from 1948 to 1952, sitting in the166th,167thand168th New York State Legislatures.In November 1952, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by RepublicanJohn G. MacDonald.
He was District Attorney of Richmond County from 1956 to 1975. As such, he was a party inDe Veau v. Braisted,a 1960U.S. Supreme Courtcase.
He died on December 9, 1997, at the home of his son James inWest Brighton, Staten Island.[1]
References
[edit]- ^John Braisted Jr., 90, Lawyer And Staten Island Prosecutorin theNew York Timeson December 17, 1997
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