Veronica Grace Boland

Veronica Grace Boland
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 11th district
In office
November 3, 1942 – January 3, 1943
Preceded byPatrick J. Boland
Succeeded byJohn W. Murphy
Personal details
BornVeronica Grace Barrett
(1899-03-18)March 18, 1899
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1982(1982-06-19) (aged 83)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpousePatrick J. Boland
Parent(s)Patrick and Winifred Barrett

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.

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