William A. Barrett

William A. "Bill" Barrett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1949  April 12, 1976
Preceded byJames Gallagher
Succeeded byOzzie Myers
In office
January 3, 1945  January 3, 1947
Preceded byJames Gallagher
Succeeded byJames Gallagher
Personal details
Born
William Aloysius Barrett

(1896-08-14)August 14, 1896
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedApril 12, 1976(1976-04-12) (aged 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRose Timmins (died 1964)
Children
  • John
  • William
  • Rose
  • Gertrude
Education
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
  • boilermaker
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William Aloysius Barrett (August 14, 1896 April 12, 1976) was an American lawyer, politician, and member of the Democratic Party who served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's South Philadelphia-based 1st district from 1945 to 1947 and again from 1949 until his death in 1976.