James A. Thompson (New York politician)

James A. Thompson (c. 1873 – December 4, 1923) was an American politician from New York.

James A. Thompson
Member of the New York State Senate from the 5th District
In office
January 1, 1907 – December 31, 1908
Preceded byJames J. Kehoe
Succeeded byBarth S. Cronin

Career

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Thompson was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 8th D.) in 1905 and 1906. He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th D.) in 1907 and 1908.

Death

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He died on December 4, 1923, at his home in Long Beach. An investigation concluded that he was accidentally killed by inhaling gas while sleeping, after a pot of coffee boiled over, extinguishing the flame in a burner. He was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Kings County, 8th District

1905–1906
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
5th District

1907–1908
Succeeded by