Andrew J. Transue

Andrew Jackson Transue (January 12, 1903 – June 24, 1995)[1] was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939.

Andrew J. Transue
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 6th district
In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1939
Preceded by	William W. Blackney
Succeeded by	William W. Blackney
Personal details
Born	January 12, 1903 Clarksville, Michigan
Died	June 24, 1995 (aged 92) Flint, Michigan
Political party	Democratic

Early life and career

Transue was born in Clarksville, Michigan, and attended the local schools. He graduated from the Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1926 and J.D., 1968. He was admitted to the bar in 1926 and commenced the practice of law in Detroit in 1926 and Flint, Michigan, in 1927. He also served as prosecuting attorney of Genesee County in 1933 and 1937.

Congress

In 1936, Transue defeated incumbent Republican William W. Blackney to be elected as a Democrat from Michigan's 6th congressional district to the 75th United States Congress, serving from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1939. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1938, losing to Blackney.[2]

Life after Congress

Transue resumed the practice of law after leaving Congress and was a resident of Flint until his death. He was the attorney for the plaintiff, and won, in the 1951–1952 U.S. Supreme Court case Morissette v. United States.[3]

References

1. Andrew Transue Biography The Political Graveyard
2. • United States Congress. "Andrew J. Transue (id: T000354)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
3. Morrissette v. United States Library of Congress