Boland, Veronica Grace (1899–1982)
Boland, Veronica Grace (1899–1982)
American politician. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mar 18, 1899; died in Scranton, June 19, 1982; m. Patrick J. Boland (Congressman 1931–1942).
Running as the unopposed Democratic candidate in a special election (Nov 3, 1942), completed the term of her late husband Patrick J. Boland who had been majority whip of the House of Representatives.
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