Patrick J. Boland
| Patrick Joseph Boland | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district | |
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In office March 4, 1931 – May 18, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Laurence Hawley Watres |
| Succeeded by | Veronica Grace Boland |
| House Majority Whip | |
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In office January 3, 1935 – May 18, 1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 6, 1880 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
May 18, 1942 (aged 62) Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
Patrick Joseph Boland (January 6, 1880 – May 18, 1942) was a United States representative for Pennsylvania 11th District.
Biography
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he attended St. Thomas College (now the University of Scranton). He worked as a carpenter and general contractor. He was on the Scranton city council from 1905 to 1906, the Board of education from 1907 to 1909. He then served as county commissioner of Lackawanna County from 1915 to 1919.
A Democrat, he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1930, serving until his death in 1942. From 1935, he served as the Majority Whip.
He was married twice, first to Sarah Jennings on November 24, 1908; after her death, he married Veronica Barrett on October 27, 1931. Barrett would serve out the rest of his term after he died.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of the Knights of Columbus.
A Roman Catholic, he was interred in the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.
References
- United States Congress. "Patrick J. Boland (id: B000601)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Times-Tribune story on Boland
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Laurence Hawley Watres |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district 1931–1942 |
Succeeded by Veronica Grace Boland |
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| Preceded by Arthur H. Greenwood (D-IN) |
House Majority Whip 1935–1942 |
Succeeded by Robert Ramspeck (D-GA) |
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