Herman H. Torborg

Herman Henry Torborg (January 1869 in New York City – November 25, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of John H. Torborg (c.1829–1913) and Catherine A. Torborg (c.1834–1917). Shortly after Herman's birth the family removed to the Town of New Lots which was annexed to Brooklyn in 1886. He graduated from Browne's Brooklyn Business College.

Torborg was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 21st D.) in 1899. He was Cashier of the Bureau for the Collection of Taxes of Brooklyn from 1906 to 1909. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1912.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) in 1913 and 1914.

He was Assistant Corporation Counsel of New York City from 1918 to 1933. He was dismissed by Corporation Counsel Hilly on October 31, 1933, for supporting Joseph V. McKee for Mayor of New York.

Torborg died on November 25, 1938, in Brooklyn.

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
John E. Reisert
New York State Assembly
Kings County, 21st District

1899
Succeeded by
Joseph H. Adams
New York State Senate
Preceded by
James H. O'Brien
New York State Senate
10th District

1913–1914
Succeeded by
Alfred J. Gilchrist
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