Edward J. Early Jr. (July 23, 1931 – September 4, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of

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, state representative, and Middlesex Northern Register of Deeds.

Early life

Early was born on July 23, 1931, in Lowell. He attended the Keith Academy,

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, and

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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 is administrated by a professional city manager. From 1973 to 1977, Early was a member of the

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. In 1976 he was elected Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district. He was reelected without opposition in 1982 and 1988.

Death

Early died at home on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Early, Edward J. Jr. 1931 births 2023 deaths Boston College alumni Lawyers from Lowell, Massachusetts Mayors of Lowell, Massachusetts Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Registers of deeds in Massachusetts Suffolk University Law School alumni 20th-century members of the Massachusetts General Court