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.