Veronica Grace Boland
Veronica Grace Boland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district | |
| In office November 3, 1942 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Boland |
| Succeeded by | John W. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Veronica Grace Barrett March 18, 1899 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 19, 1982 (aged 83) Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patrick J. Boland |
| Parent(s) | Patrick and Winifred Barrett |
Veronica Grace Boland (née Barrett; March 18, 1899 – June 19, 1982) was the first woman from Pennsylvania to serve in the United States Congress. A Democrat, she served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 77th Session of Congress.