Veronica Grace Boland
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Veronica Grace Boland (née Barrett; March 18, 1899 – June 19, 1982) was the first woman from Pennsylvania to serve in the United States Congress. A Democrat, she served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 77th Session of Congress.[1][2][3][4]
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Veronica Grace Boland | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district | |
In office November 3, 1942 – January 3, 1943 | |
Preceded by | Patrick J. Boland |
Succeeded by | John W. Murphy |
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Born | (1899-03-18)March 18, 1899 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 19, 1982(1982-06-19) (aged 83) Scranton, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patrick J. Boland |
Parent(s) | Patrick and Winifred Barrett |
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