Edward J. Early Jr.

Edward J. Early Jr. (July 23, 1931 – September 4, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, state representative, and Middlesex Northern Register of Deeds.

Edward J. Early Jr.
Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district
In office
1977–1995
Preceded byFrederick J. Finnegan
Succeeded byRichard P. Howe
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1973–1977
Preceded byJohn J. Desmond
Succeeded byLeo J. Farley
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office
1966–1967
Preceded byEllen A. Sampson
Succeeded byRobert G. Maguire
Personal details
Born(1931-07-23)July 23, 1931
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 2023(2023-09-04) (aged 92)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBoston College
Suffolk University Law School

Early life

Early was born on July 23, 1931, in Lowell. He attended the Keith Academy, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School.[1]

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 has is administrated by a professional city manager. From 1973 to 1977, Early was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1976 he was elected Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district. He was reelected without opposition in 1982 and 1988.[2]

Death

Early died at home on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.[3]

References
  1. Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1975-76. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  2. "Edward J. Early, Jr. (D)". PD43+. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  3. "Mr. Edward J. Early Jr". Fay McCabe Funeral Home. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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