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 | Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 23, 1931
Died | September 4, 2023 92) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Boston College Suffolk University Law School |
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.
Early life
Early was born on July 23, 1931, in Lowell. He attended the Keith Academy, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School.[1]
Political career
Early 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
Early died at home on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.[3]
References
- 1 2 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.