Max Eckmann
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Max Th. Eckmann | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1906–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Rosenstein |
| Succeeded by | James A. Foley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1851 |
| Died | June 22, 1931 (aged 79) |
| Party | Municipal Ownership League |
| Spouse | Marie Slupecki |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician, manufacturer |
| Known for | Organizer of the Independent Order of B'rith Abraham |
Max Th. Eckmann (November 9, 1851 – June 22, 1931) was an American politician from New York.
Max Eckmann was born on November 9, 1851, in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia,[1] the son of Ezekiel Eckmann (1818–1864) and Caroline (Löwenstein) Eckmann (1816–1882). He attended the Jewish Communal School and the Friedrichswerdersches Gymnasium in Berlin.
Immigration and Career
Eckmann emigrated to the United States in 1874 and settled in New York City. On February 18, 1875, he married Marie Slupecki. He was a "manufacturer of novelties" and played an active role in community work. He was one of the organizers of the Independent Order of B'rith Abraham.[2]
Political career
In November 1905, Eckmann was elected on the Municipal Ownership League ticket with Republican endorsement to the New York State Assembly (New York County, 12th District), defeating the incumbent Democrat Edward Rosenstein. Eckmann served in the 129th New York State Legislature in 1906.[3] Rosenstein contested Eckmann's election, accusing him of fraudulent proceedings, but the Assembly Committee on Elections rejected the contest.[4]