Joseph J. Higgins
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Joseph J. Higgins | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from District 9A | |
| In office January 9, 1968 – January 8, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the Union district | |
| In office January 11, 1966 – January 9, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1929 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Died | July 20, 2007 (aged 77) Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joseph J. Higgins (October 12, 1929 – July 20, 2007) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1966 to 1974.[1][2]
Born and raised in Elizabeth, Higgins played prep baseball at St. Patrick's High School. He graduated from Seton Hall University and earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center after completing military service in the United States Navy during the Korean War.[3] He died on July 20, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at age 77.[4]
