Fred I. Lamson
Fred I. Lamson | |
|---|---|
 Fred Lamson, circa 1967 | |
| Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1959–1963 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Powers |
| Succeeded by | Philip A. Graham |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 4th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1953–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Sumner G. Whittier |
| Succeeded by | Stephen McGrail |
| Mayor of Malden, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1948–1957 | |
| Preceded by | John D. McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Kelliher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1910 Stonington, Maine |
| Died | December 24, 1981 (aged 71) Malden, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Fred Irvin Lamson (1910-1981) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Malden, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts Senate.
Early life
[edit]Lamson was born on December 11, 1910, in Stonington, Maine. He graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts.[1] In 1934 he opened Lamson and Davis Hardware with his father-in-law.[2]
Politics
[edit]Lamson served on the Malden Common Council from 1940 to 1941. He then served as an Alderman until 1943 when he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent John D. McCarthy for the mayoralty.[1][3] In 1944 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The following year he once again lost to McCarthy in the mayors race.[1] In 1947 he defeated McCarthy 8720 votes to 8042.[3] He remained Mayor until 1957.[1]
From 1953 to 1973, Lamson represented the 4th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate. He was the Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1963.[1] From 1973 to 1979 he was the state's deputy commissioner of public safety.[2]
Death
[edit]Lamson died on December 24, 1981, in Malden Hospital.[2]
See also
[edit]- 1945–1946 Massachusetts legislature
- 1947–1948 Massachusetts legislature
- 1955–1956 Massachusetts legislature
References
[edit]- 1910 births
- 1981 deaths
- Republican Party Massachusetts state senators
- Mayors of Malden, Massachusetts
- Republican Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Politicians from Everett, Massachusetts
- 20th-century American legislators
- People from Stonington, Maine
- 20th-century Massachusetts politicians