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Edward P. Kirby
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Edward Paul "Ned" Kirby[2] (January 10, 1928 – January 3, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer from Massachusetts.
Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts Senate, Preceded by ...
Edward P. Kirby | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office January 7, 1981 – January 6, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. McCarthy |
Succeeded by | Therese Murray |
Constituency | 2nd Plymouth district (1981-1989) Plymouth and Barnstable district (1989-1993) |
Commissioner of the Plymouth County Commission | |
In office January 1969 – January 1977 | |
Preceded by | Norman G. McDonald |
Succeeded by | Joseph W. McCarthy |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office January 4, 1961 – January 4, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm B. Boynton |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Mann |
Constituency | 5th Plymouth district (1961-1965) 4th Plymouth district (1965-1967) |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Paul Kirby (1928-01-10)January 10, 1928 Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 3, 2017(2017-01-03) (aged 88) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Alice Kirby |
Children | 3 |
Education | College of the Holy Cross (AB) Boston College (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1952–1955 |
Rank | First Lieutenant (active)[1] Captain |
Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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