Ira E. Rider

Ira Edgar Rider (November 17, 1868 – May 29, 1906) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Ira E. Rider
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	William H. Douglas
Succeeded by	Charles A. Towne
Personal details
Born	Ira Edgar Rider November 17, 1868 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	May 29, 1906 (aged 37) New York City, New York U.S.
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Education	St. Lawrence University
Profession	Attorney

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Rider attended the public schools and the College of the City of New York. He graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Rider studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New York City. From 1898 to 1902, he served as secretary to Manhattan's borough president.

Rider was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905). Owing to ill health, he was not a candidate for renomination in 1904. He resumed the practice of law and died in New York City, May 29, 1906. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, New York.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Ira E. Rider (id: R000242)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Ira E. Rider at Find a Grave

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