Edward J. Early Jr.

Edward J. Early Jr. (July 23, 1931 – September 4, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, state representative, and Middlesex Northern Register of Deeds.

Edward J. Early Jr.
Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district
In office 1977–1995
Preceded by	Frederick J. Finnegan
Succeeded by	Richard P. Howe
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1973–1977
Preceded by	John J. Desmond
Succeeded by	Leo J. Farley
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office 1966–1967
Preceded by	Ellen A. Sampson
Succeeded by	Robert G. Maguire
Personal details
Born	(1931-07-23)July 23, 1931 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 4, 2023(2023-09-04) (aged 92)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Boston College Suffolk University Law School

Early life

Early was born on July 23, 1931, in Lowell. He attended the Keith Academy, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School.^[1]

Political career

Early began his political career as a member of the Lowell city council. From 1966 to 1967, he also served as mayor, a ceremonial position as the city is administrated by a professional city manager. From 1973 to 1977, Early was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.^[1] In 1976 he was elected Register of Deeds for the Middlesex Northern district. He was reelected without opposition in 1982 and 1988.^[2]

Death

Early died at home on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.^[3]