William Aloysius Barrett (August 14, 1896 – April 12, 1976) was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party

Democratic Party (United States)

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He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.

He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1944. He lost the 1946 election, but was elected again in 1948 and continued to serve until his death on April 12, 1976.

External links

• William A. Barrett at Find-A-Grave