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Joseph Aloysius Melley

1902 – 1983

Politician in Massachusetts, US

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About Joseph Aloysius Melley

Lived 1902 – 1983 (aged 81). Joseph Aloysius Melley was an American politician.

Joseph Aloysius Melley (March 1, 1902 – October 28, 1983) was a Massachusetts attorney and politician who served as the thirty ninth Mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA, and in both houses of the Massachusetts legislature.

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Important facts

Born

1 March 1902, Chelsea

Birth century

20th century

Died

28 October 1983, Chelsea

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Education

Boston College High School, Boston University School of Law, Boston College

Positions held

Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts

Also known as

Joseph Melley, Joseph A. Melley, J. A. Melley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joseph Aloysius Melley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Aloysius Melley?

politician in Massachusetts, US

When was Joseph Aloysius Melley born?

Joseph Aloysius Melley was born on 1 March 1902 in Chelsea.

When did Joseph Aloysius Melley die?

Joseph Aloysius Melley died on 28 October 1983 in Chelsea.

What was Joseph Aloysius Melley's occupation?

Joseph Aloysius Melley was a politician.

What nationality was Joseph Aloysius Melley?

Joseph Aloysius Melley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Aloysius Melley

· Wikidata: Q6280829

· DBpedia: Joseph A. Melley

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