Edward J. Early Jr. (July 23, 1931 – September 4, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, state representative, and Middlesex Northern Register of Deeds.
Edward J. Early Jr. | |
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| Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district | |
| In office 1977–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick J. Finnegan |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Howe |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1977 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Desmond |
| Succeeded by | Leo J. Farley |
| Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen A. Sampson |
| Succeeded by | Robert G. Maguire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1931 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2023 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Boston College Suffolk University Law School |
Early life
editEarly was born on July 23, 1931, in Lowell. He attended the Keith Academy, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School.[1]
Political career
editEarly began his political career as a member of the Lowell city council. From 1966 to 1967, he also served as Mayor, a ceremonial position as the city has is administrated by a professional city manager. From 1973 to 1977, Early was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1976 he was elected Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district. He was reelected without opposition in 1982 and 1988.[2]
Death
editEarly died at home on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1975-76. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ "Edward J. Early, Jr. (D)". PD43+. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ "Mr. Edward J. Early Jr". Fay McCabe Funeral Home. Retrieved 23 December 2023.