Edward F. McLaughlin Jr.
Edward Francis McLaughlin Jr. (August 18, 1920 – January 21, 2005) was an American attorney and politician who served as an assistant United States Attorney, Boston city councilor, president of the Boston City Council, and the 60th lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1961 to 1963.
Edward Francis McLaughlin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 60th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 5, 1961 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Governor | John A. Volpe |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Francis X. Bellotti |
| Member of the City Council of Boston | |
| In office 1953–1960 | |
| President of the City Council of Boston | |
| In office 1959–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick F. McDonough |
| Succeeded by | Patrick F. McDonough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 21, 2005 (aged 84) Centerville, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Drake |
| Relations | Edward F. McLaughlin (father) |
| Children | Paul R. McLaughlin, Richard J. McLaughlin, Elizabeth Ann McLaughlin, Patricia Anne McLaughlin, Edward F. McLaughlin III, Robert D. McLaughlin. |
| Alma mater | Boston Latin School, Dartmouth College, A.B. Tuck School of Business, Northeastern University School of Law, L.L.B. |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | PT Squadron 10, |
| Commands | Pacific Theater of Operations, South West Pacific theater |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
As a member of the U.S. Attorney's office, McLaughlin was one of the prosecutors in the Brinks robbery case. He later served as a deputy general manager and chief legal counsel for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
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