Veronica Grace Boland

Democrat Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

March 18, 1899 (83 years old)

Birthday

June 19, 1982

Death

First woman from Pennsylvania to serve in the United States Congress.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives by special election to fill her husband’s vacancy after his death.
Served during the 77th Congress, representing Pennsylvania’s 11th District.
Sworn in on November 19, 1942, and served until December 16, 1942.
Chose not to seek reelection after her brief term.
Worked as an executive secretary after her congressional service until health issues led to her retirement in 1957.
Died on June 19, 1982, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Cathedral Cemetery.