Daniel H. Coakley Jr. Explained

Daniel H. Coakley Jr.
Birth Date:July 12, 1906
Birth Place:Boston
Death Date:March 26, 1964 (aged 57)
Death Place:Boston
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:College of the Holy Cross (BA)
Boston University (LLB)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 22nd Suffolk district
Term Start:1936
Term End:1939
Predecessor:Leo Birmingham
Successor:Jeremiah D. W. Crowley

Daniel H. Coakley (July 12, 1906 – March 26, 1964) was an American politician and lawyer who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Coakley was born on July 12, 1906, in Boston.[1] His father, Daniel H. Coakley, was a prominent politician. Coakley graduated from Boston College High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He later attended Fordham Law School and graduated from Boston University Law School in 1935. He then became a legal clerk to Massachusetts Attorney General Paul A. Dever.[2]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1936, Coakley ran in the special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of state representative Leo Birmingham. He defeated eight other candidates to win the Democratic nomination and won the general election by a 4 to 1 margin.[3] [4] He was elected to a full term later that year.

During World War II, Coakley served in the United States Coast Guard.

Insurance

In 1946, Coakley joined New York Life Insurance Company. He eventually obtained $1 million in sales a year. In 1957, he was the top salesman in his company with $5 million in sales.

Death

Coakley died on March 26, 1964, in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Public Officers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1937-38. August 6, 2017.
  2. News: Daniel Coakley, 58, Insurance Leader. The Boston Globe. March 27, 1964.
  3. News: Coakley Wins Primary Fight. The Boston Daily Globe. February 26, 1936.
  4. News: Coakley Victor 4-1 in Brighton. The Boston Daily Globe. March 11, 1936.