Patrick J. Boland
Patrick Joseph Boland (January 6, 1880 – May 18, 1942) was an American tradesman and politician who served six terms as a United States representative for Pennsylvania 11th District.
Patrick Joseph Boland
January 6, 1880
Scranton, Pennsylvania
May 18, 1942 (aged 62)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Irish immigrants,[1] he attended St. Thomas College (now the University of Scranton).
Death and burial[edit]
He died in Scranton on May 18, 1945. A Roman Catholic, he was interred in the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.
Personal life[edit]
He was married twice, first to Sarah Jennings on November 24, 1908; after her death, he married Veronica Barrett on October 27, 1931. She would serve out the rest of his term after he died.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of the Knights of Columbus.
