Frederick L. Warder
American politician in New York (1912-1980)

Frederick L. Warder (September 17, 1912 – July 23, 1980) was an American politician from New York.
Early life
He was born on September 17, 1912, in Geneva, New York.
Career
Warder entered politics as a Republican, and was an alderman, and then Mayor, of Geneva.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1963 to 1972, sitting in the 174th, 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1973 until his death in 1980, sitting in the 180th, 181st, 182nd and 183rd New York State Legislatures.
Personal life
He married Justine Crandall (1914–2002), and they had three children.
Death
He died on July 23, 1980, in Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, New York, of cancer; and was buried at the Glenwood Cemetery there.
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