Moses Dinkelspiel (June 3, 1855 – May 30, 1916) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on June 3, 1855, in New York City. He was a salesman, a commission merchant, and then a dealer in pictures and artworks. He also entered politics as a Democrat.

Moses Dinkelspiel

Dinkelspiel was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1886. In January 1888, he was appointed as Paymaster at the U.S. Customs House at the port of New York. Soon after he was accused of being involved with gamblers and bookmakers, and he did not take office.

Moses Dinkelspiel

He was again a member of the Assembly in 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893 and 1894. He was Chairman of the Committee on Trade and Manufactures in 1892; and of the Committee on Public Institutions in 1893.

Moses Dinkelspiel

In April 1893, he married Carrie Sladkus, and they had two children.

He died on May 30, 1916, at his residence at 226 West 97th Street in Manhattan,

References

1855 births

1916 deaths

Politicians from New York City

Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly