Joseph Daniel Early (January 31, 1933 – November 9, 2012) was an American politician. He represented the third district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.
Joseph D. Early | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Donohue |
| Succeeded by | Peter I. Blute |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Daniel Early January 31, 1933 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 9, 2012 (aged 79) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marilyn Powers Early |
| Residence(s) | Worcester, MA |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BS) |
| Profession | teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
Early life
editEarly was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on January 31, 1933. He attended St. John's High School, and received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross, graduating in 1955. He served in United States Navy, 1955–1957. Following his time in the Navy he was employed as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Shrewsbury and Spencer.
Political career
editEarly served six terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1963 to 1974. He was a delegate to Massachusetts State Democratic conventions from 1964 to 1970, and was elected as a Democrat to the 94th and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993). He lost re-election in 1992 to Republican Peter I. Blute, in the aftermath of his implication in the House banking scandal and a nepotism scandal involving his brother George's employment in the Congressional Folding Room.[1] During his time in congress Early was regarded as one of the most "obscure" house representatives, neglecting to hold a press conference until 1990 and never hiring a press secretary.[2] He died on November 9, 2012.[3] His son, Joseph Early, Jr. today serves as the Worcester County District Attorney.
References
edit- ^ "WHEN MEMBERS HAVE KIN ON THE HOUSE PAYROLL". Washington Post. 2024-01-03. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Schudel, Matt (2023-05-19). "Joseph D. Early, nine-term Mass. congressman, dies at 79". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Former Congressman Joseph Early Dies
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