Thomas F. Burchill

Thomas F. Burchill
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	Michael J. Kennedy
Succeeded by	Emanuel Celler
New York State Senate
In office 1925–1938
New York State Assembly
In office 1920–1924
Personal details
Born	(1882-08-03)August 3, 1882 New York City, US
Died	March 26, 1955(1955-03-26) (aged 72) Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, US
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Niagara University
Occupation	auctioneer, appraiser

Thomas Francis Burchill (August 3, 1882 – March 26, 1955) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1943 to 1945.

Born in New York City, he attended the city's St. Francis Xavier High School, and graduated from Niagara University. He was an auctioneer, appraiser, and was also interested in the insurance business in New York City after 1900.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 3rd D.) in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1924.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (13th D.) from 1925 to 1938, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th, 151st, 152nd, 153rd, 154th, 155th, 156th, 157th, 158th, 159th, 160th and 161st New York State Legislatures. He was appointed a member of the New York World's Fair Commission in 1938.

Burchill was elected as a Democrat to the 78th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945. He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City and was a consultant and alien property custodian.

He died on March 26, 1955, in Far Rockaway, Queens.^[1][2][3] Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.^[4] His widow, Margaret McMahon, died in 1968.^[5][6]

• United States Congress. "Thomas F. Burchill (id: B001072)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.