Veronica Grace Boland

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.Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1899, Veronica Grace Barrett was a daughter of Patrick and Winifred Barrett, who had emigrated from Ireland. She married Patrick J. Boland. Quotes I’ve always preferred the background. I really can’t get excited about it, Boland told a group of reporters upon her election as Pennsylvania’s first woman Representative. I would rather have Mr. Boland there, of course. BOLAND, Veronica Grace Retrieved 19 April 2025 External Links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Politicians from Pennsylvania Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians