Frank C. Moore (politician)

For the American painter, see Frank C. Moore (painter).

Frank Charles Moore (March 23, 1896 – April 23, 1978) was a Canadian-born American lawyer and politician who served as the 48th New York State Comptroller.

Frank Moore
Lieutenant Governor of New York
In office January 1, 1951 – September 30, 1953
Governor	Thomas E. Dewey
Preceded by	Joe R. Hanley
Succeeded by	Arthur H. Wicks (acting)
48th Comptroller of New York
In office January 1, 1943 – December 31, 1950
Governor	Thomas E. Dewey
Preceded by	Joseph V. O'Leary
Succeeded by	J. Raymond McGovern
Personal details
Born	Frank Charles Moore March 23, 1896 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	April 23, 1978 (aged 82) Crystal River, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University at Buffalo (LL.B)
Military service
Branch/service	Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Air Force United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

Early life and education

Moore was born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1896. When he was 11 months old, his parents moved to Buffalo, New York, where he was raised. Moore attended Hobart College and earned a law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School.

Military service

During World War I, Moore served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Flying Corps and United States Army. He was discharged in 1917 for being underweight.

Career

Moore was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Conventions of 1938 and 1967. He was the New York State Comptroller from 1943 to 1950, elected in 1942 and 1946.

At the 1950 New York state election, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York and took office on January 1, 1951. He resigned on September 30, 1953, to become president of Nelson A. Rockefeller's Government Affairs Foundation.

Death

Moore died on April 23, 1978, in Crystal River, Florida. He was buried at Elmlawn Cemetery in Kenmore, New York.

Sources

• Moore, E to F at Political Graveyard
• [1] His resignation announced, in Time magazine on May 4, 1953.