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Patrick Joseph Boland

Democrat Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    December 7, 1931 - March 3, 1933

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    March 9, 1933 - January 3, 1935

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    January 3, 1935 - January 3, 1937

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    January 5, 1937 - January 3, 1939

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    January 3, 1939 - January 3, 1941

  • Representative

    Pennsylvania, district 11

    January 3, 1941 - January 3, 1943

6

Congresses Served

6

House Terms

January 6, 1880 (62 years old)

Birthday

May 18, 1942

Death

  • Served six terms as a United States Representative.
  • Elected to the House of Representatives in 1930 and served until his death in 1942.
  • Held the position of House Majority Whip from 1935 until his death.
  • Worked as a carpenter and general contractor prior to his political career.
  • Served on the Scranton City Council and the Board of Education before becoming a county commissioner.
  • Active in local politics in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
  • Married twice; his second wife completed his term after his death.
  • Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus.
  • Died in Scranton and was buried in Cathedral Cemetery.