Lessler, Montague, 1869-1938

LESSLER, Montague, a Representative from New York; born in New York City, January 1, 1869; attended the public schools; was graduated from the College of the City of New York in 1889 and later from the Columbia Law School; was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced the practice of his profession in New York City; elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Nicholas Muller and served from January 7, 1902, to March 3, 1903; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902 to the Fifty-eighth Congress; resumed the practice of law in New York City until his death there on February 17, 1938; remains were cremated.

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li>11/07/1916 NY District 11 Lost 41.08% (-15.13%)</li>
<li>11/04/1902 NY District 8 Lost 27.59% (-41.76%)</li>
<li>01/07/1902 NY District 7 - Special Election Won 49.87% (+2.56%)</li>
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<p>Montague Lessler (January 1, 1869 – February 17, 1938) was a U.S. Representative from New York.</p>

<p>Born in New York City, Lessler attended the public schools. He was graduated from the College of the City of New York in 1889 and later from the Columbia Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced the practice of his profession in New York City.</p>

<p>Lessler was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Nicholas Muller and served from January 7, 1902 to March 3, 1903. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902 to the Fifty-eighth Congress. He resumed the practice of law in New York City until his death there on February 17, 1938. His remains were cremated.</p>