Edward F. Harrington (1878-1951) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and was city manager of Fall River, Massachusetts.
Edward F. Harrington | |
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| City Manager of Fall River, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | J. Walter Ackerman |
| Minority leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1921–1924 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Doherty |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Kelley |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Bristol District | |
| In office 1909–1924 | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph L. Hurley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1878 Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 16, 1951 (aged 72) Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life edit
Harrington was born on August 10, 1878, in Fall River, Massachusetts. He attended parochial school and afterwards engaged in the business of real estate.[1]
Political career edit
In 1902, Harrington served on the Fall River city council. From 1903 to 1908, he was a member of the city's board of aldermen. From 1909 to 1924 he represented the 10th Bristol District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1921 he was elected Democratic house floor leader.[2] From 1924 to 1928 he was the City Clerk of Fall River. In January 1929 he became Fall River's first ever city manager.[3] In 1930 he announced that he would not be a candidate for reappointment and was succeeded by former Watertown, New York, manager J. Walter Ackerman.[4]
Death edit
Harrington died on January 16, 1951, in Fall River. He was survived by his wife, a son, and three daughters.[2] His sister, Alice C. Harrington, was a teacher at Somerset High School and B.M.C. Durfee High School, and an administrator in the Fall River school system. His son, John J. Harrington, taught at B.M.C Durfee High School in Fall River for over forty years.[5] His grandson Edward F. Harrington served as United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and as a Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.[6] Another grandson, John T. Harrington, MD, was the Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine from 1995 - 2002.[7] His third grandson, Daniel T. Harrington, MD, was a sole practitioner in gastroenterology in Fall River.[8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Public Officials of Massachusetts 1923-1924.
- ^ a b "Edward F. Harrington". The New York Times. January 17, 1951.
- ^ "Appoint Harrington Fall River Manager". The Boston Daily Globe. January 17, 1929.
- ^ "Engineer to Become Fall River Manager". The Boston Daily Globe. December 28, 1930.
- ^ "John J Harrington obit". The Boston Globe. 1998-09-09. p. 17. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ Dwyer, Timothy (August 1, 1977). "Harrington starts today as US attorney". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Marquard, Bryan (November 22, 2017). "Dr. John T. Harrington, 80, former dean of Tufts University School of Medicine - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ "Obituary for Daniel T. Harrington, MD". Auclair Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Retrieved 2021-03-20.