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Patrick Joseph Boland (January 6, 1880 – May 18, 1942) was an American tradesman and politician who served six terms as a United States representative for Pennsylvania 11th District.




Early life and education


Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Irish immigrants, he attended St. Thomas College (now the University of Scranton).




Career


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.




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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.




Death and burial


He died in Scranton on May 18, 1945. A Roman Catholic, he was interred in the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.




Personal life


He was married twice, first to Sarah Jennings on November 24, 1908; after her death, he married Veronica Barrett on October 27, 1931. She 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.




See also


List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)




References


Democratic Whips — Office of the Clerk
Political Graveyard
United States Congress. "Patrick J. Boland (id: B000601)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Times-Tribune story on Boland




External links


Media related to Patrick J. Boland at Wikimedia Commons

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