Arthur F. Earley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 159th district | |
| In office 1979 – June 9, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Tenaglio |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1925 Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Died | June 9, 1981 (aged 55)[1] Harrisburg, Pennsylvania[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Claudia, Langston |
| Residence | PA |
| Occupation | Attorney, State Representative |
Arthur Franklin Earley (September 4, 1925 – June 9, 1981) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 159th district from 1979 to 1981.[3] He was the first black member elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 159th district. He was among the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps and was a founder of the Montford Point Marine Association.