Edwin T. McKnight
American politician (1869–1935)
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Edwin T. McKnight (1869–1935) was a politician who served on the Boston City Council, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives; and as a member, and President of, the Massachusetts Senate.[3][1][5]
Preceded byHenry Gordon Wells
Succeeded byFrank G. Allen
BornOctober 11, 1869
DiedJuly 14, 1935 (aged 65)
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Edwin T. McKnight | |
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| President of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1919–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Gordon Wells |
| Succeeded by | Frank G. Allen |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate Sixth Middlesex District[1] | |
| Assumed office January 8, 1918[2] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[3] 21st Suffolk District | |
| In office 1906[3]–1907[3] | |
| Member of the Boston Common Council[4][3] | |
| In office 1903[3]–1905[3] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1869 |
| Died | July 14, 1935 (aged 65) Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Republican[3] |
| Alma mater | Fredericton, N. B. Normal School; University of New Brunswick, Harvard Law School[3] |
Early life
McKnight was born on October 11, 1869, in Kings County, New Brunswick.[4]
Education
McKnight attended Fredericton, N. B. Normal School; the University of New Brunswick, and Harvard Law School[3]