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Michael J. McCarthy (politician)
Michael J. McCarthy (October 23, 1890 – June 12, 1955) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts Commissioner of Veterans' Services. McCarthy was born on October 23, 1890, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He spent his entire life in the town. He was a member of its board of selectmen for 19 years and town clerk for 21. From 1943 to 1955, McCarthy represented the 5th Plymouth District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1954 he was the Republican nominee for Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. He lost to incumbent Edward J. Cronin 56% to 43%. In January 1955, McCarthy was appointed Commissioner of Veterans' Services by Governor Christian Herter, Christian A. Herter. McCarthy died on June 12, 1955, at his home. See also * Massachusetts legislature: 1943–1944 Massachusetts legislature, 1943–1944, 1945–1946 Massachusetts legislature, 1945–1946, 1947–1948 Massachusetts legislature, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
East Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 14,440 at the 2020 census. It is also a part of Massachusetts' 8th congressional district, of which it is represented by Stephen Lynch. History The land that is now known as East Bridgewater was first settled by Europeans in 1630 as an outgrowth of the Plymouth and Duxbury plantations. It was a part of Olde Bridgewater, as the "East Parish" founded in 1723, until it officially separated from Bridgewater and incorporated on June 14, 1823. The town was located on the northern portion of the Taunton River, and had an economy primarily based on agriculture, though industrial development followed. Iron works in the town provided muskets and cannon for the Colonial armies during the American Revolution. There was more residential development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries along the community's rail and trolley lines. The famous bank robber Jack Turner had a brother who owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |