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DWYER (Soundex D600) — See also BOWYER, DEWAR, DOWER, DWIRE, DWYRE, DYER, GWYER, HAWYER, LAWYER, ODWYER, SAWYER, SAWYERS, SOWYER, WYER.

  DWYER: See also Clyde Otis Eastus — Zolton A. Ferency — LeVert Dwyer Shivers — Lawrence Winchester Wetherby
  Dwyer, Arthur C. — of Paterson, Passaic County, N.J. Mayor of Paterson, N.J., 1971-72. Still living as of 1972.
  Dwyer, Barbara — of Naperville, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Bernard James (1921-1998) — also known as Bernard J. Dwyer — of Edison, Middlesex County, N.J. Born in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, N.J., January 24, 1921. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member of New Jersey state senate 18th District, 1974-80; U.S. Representative from New Jersey, 1981-93 (15th District 1981-83, 6th District 1983-93); delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Catholic. Died, of a heart attack, while driving his car in Metuchen, Middlesex County, N.J., October 31, 1998 (age 77 years, 280 days). Interment at St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Colonia, N.J.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post
  Dwyer, Bessie A. — of Manila, Philippines. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Philippine Islands, 1920 (alternate), 1944. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Budd See Robert Budd Dwyer
  Dwyer, Carolyn — of Montpelier, Washington County, Vt. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Vermont, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Cathy — of Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Cedrick — of South Haven, Van Buren County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Dwyer, Charles (born c.1875) — of Bloomfield, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Simsbury, Hartford County, Conn., about 1875. Democrat. Farmer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Bloomfield, 1919-20. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Charles L. — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Dwyer, Clarence D. — of Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1939; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1940; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Cynthia — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dwyer, D. O. — of Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Daniel, Sr. — of Hurley, Turner County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 5th District, 1893-94. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Daniel J. — of Port Jervis, Orange County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 27th District, 1926; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, David — of California. Member of California state assembly 8th District, 1865-67. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Dennis H. — of Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Onondaga County 2nd District, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Dennis Harry — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Edward — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Mayor of San Antonio, Tex., 1844-46. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Florence Price (1902-1976) — also known as Florence P. Dwyer; Florence Louise Price — of Elizabeth, Union County, N.J. Born in Reading, Berks County, Pa., July 4, 1902. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1944, 1948; member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Union County, 1950-56; U.S. Representative from New Jersey, 1957-73 (6th District 1957-67, 12th District 1967-73). Female. Died in Elizabeth, Union County, N.J., February 29, 1976 (age 73 years, 240 days). Interment at St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Colonia, N.J.
  Relatives: Married to Joseph Dwyer.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Dwyer, Frances T. — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Dwyer, Francis G. — of Middletown, Newport County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Dwyer, George R. (d. 1854) — of Massachusetts. U.S. Consul in Lourenco Marques, 1853-54, died in office 1854. Died, of coast fever, in Lourenco Marques, East Africa (now Maputo, Mozambique), June 24, 1854. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Henry T. — U.S. Vice Consul in Guatemala City, 1922; Havana, 1926-29; Fort William, 1932; Port Arthur, 1932; Nogales, 1938. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, J. H. — of South Dakota. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1912. Burial location unknown.
James Dwyer Dwyer, James (b. 1858) — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, September 20, 1858. Lumber business; ice business; member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1913-18 (44th District 1913-14, 35th District 1915-18); member of Minnesota state senate 35th District, 1919-26. Burial location unknown.
  Image source: Minnesota Legislative Manual 1917
  Dwyer, James — of Danville, Vermilion County, Ill. Democrat. Member of Illinois Democratic State Central Committee, 1919. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, James E. — of New York. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 29th District, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, James F. — Delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, James M. — of Geneseo, Livingston County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John — of Hudson County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Hudson County, 1867-68. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John — of Illinois. Member of Illinois state house of representatives 19th District, 1893-95. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John — of Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, N.Dak. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Dakota, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Dwyer, John A. — U.S. Consular Agent in Cruz Grande, 1916-17. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John F. — of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, N.Y. Democrat. Mayor of Amsterdam, N.Y., 1889; member of New York state assembly from Montgomery County, 1891. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John F. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Republican. Erie County District Attorney; Justice of New York Supreme Court 8th District, 1959-60. Still living as of 1960.
  Dwyer, John J. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John J. — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940 (alternate), 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John J. — of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952, 1956, 1960; candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1st District, 1954. Still living as of 1960.
  Dwyer, John L. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state senate 28th District, 1966. Still living as of 1966.
  Dwyer, John M. — of Renovo, Clinton County, Pa. Democrat. Chair of Clinton County Democratic Party, 1937. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John W. — of West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1916 (alternate), 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, John W. — of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for mayor of Ann Arbor, Mich., 1921. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Jos. E. — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Keron F. — Delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Kim — of Richmond, Va. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Leo I. — of Carbondale, Jackson County, Ill. Mayor of Carbondale, Ill., 1935-38. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Leo P. — of Illinois. Member of Illinois state house of representatives 5th District, 1887-89. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Lynn — of Lewis Center, Delaware County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Matthew R. — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Member of New York state assembly from Bronx County 10th District; elected 1954; defeated, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Dwyer, Michael J. — of Illinois. Member of Illinois state house of representatives 6th District, 1887-89. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Michael J. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester 3rd Ward; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Nell — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Dwyer, Patricia — of Goshen, Orange County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dwyer, R. Budd See Robert Budd Dwyer
  Dwyer, Raymond B. — of Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Illinois 6th District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Robert — of North Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Dwyer, Robert Budd (1939-1987) — also known as R. Budd Dwyer — of Pennsylvania. Born in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Mo., November 21, 1939. Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1965-70; member of Pennsylvania state senate 50th District, 1971-81; resigned 1981; Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1981-87; died in office 1987. Baptist. Member, National Education Association; Eagles; Theta Chi; Jaycees. Convicted in December 1986 of bribery and conspiracy in federal court. About to be sentenced, and widely expected to resign from office, he called a press conference; there, in front of spectators and television cameras, he insisted he was not guilty, and then shot and killed himself, in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., January 22, 1987 (age 47 years, 62 days). Interment at Blooming Valley Cemetery, Blooming Valley, Pa.
  Cross-reference: Robert B. Asher
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Dwyer, Robert E. — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Robert E. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 52nd District, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Dwyer, Robert J. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 5th District, 1968, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Dwyer, Robert T. — of Monroe County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Monroe County 4th District, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Roger (b. 1858) — of West Rutland, Rutland County, Vt. Born in West Rutland, Rutland County, Vt., February 12, 1858. Democrat. Merchant; member of Vermont state house of representatives from West Rutland, 1910. Catholic. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, T. H. — of Chickasha, Grady County, Okla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Thomas — of Everett, Snohomish County, Wash. Born in Sullivan County, N.Y. Mayor of Everett, Wash., 1893-94. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Thomas A. (b. 1905) — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., August 10, 1905. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Kings County 21st District, 1940-54. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Thomas F. — Farmer-Labor candidate for judge of New York Court of Appeals, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Thomas F. (1881-1936) — of Lebanon, Grafton County, N.H. Born in Waterbury, Washington County, Vt., November 20, 1881. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1916. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Rotary. Died in Lebanon, Grafton County, N.H., March 30, 1936 (age 54 years, 131 days). Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lebanon, N.H.
  Dwyer, Thomas F. — of New York. Communist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 6th District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Mrs. Thomas L. — of Mexico, Audrain County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dwyer, Thomas P. — of Minnesota. Democrat. Candidate for Governor of Minnesota, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, Tom — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 21st District, 1974, 1974. Still living as of 1974.
  Dwyer, Vernon J. — of Indiana. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 10th District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Dwyer, Vincent J. — of Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. School teacher; Independent candidate for New York state assembly 26th District, 1986. Still living as of 1986.
  Dwyer, W. A. — of Michigan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, William A. — of Paterson, Passaic County, N.J. Born in Gregory (unknown county), Mont. Physician; delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Passaic County, 1947. Member, American Medical Association. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Amelia M. Dunn.
  Dwyer, William Clark — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives 41st District, 1974. Still living as of 1974.
  Dwyer, William F. — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972; Presidential Elector for New York, 1972; Presidential Elector for New York, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Dwyer, William J. (b. 1888) — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Born in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., March 20, 1888. Son of William J. Dwyer and Katherine Loretta (Cogan) Dwyer. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; banker; candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1940; delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Hudson County, 1947. Member, American Bankers Association; American Legion; Kiwanis. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 20, 1926, to Clara Virginia Daniels.
  Dwyer, William J. — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dwyer, William S. — of Algiers, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1916. Burial location unknown.



 

 


 
   
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