Background
Heffernan, Joseph Lawrence was born on February 8, 1887 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Rose Ann (Flynn) Heffernan.
Heffernan, Joseph Lawrence was born on February 8, 1887 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Rose Ann (Flynn) Heffernan.
Educated Valparaiso (Indiana) U. and Ohio State University.
1 son, Joseph Lawrence. Married second, Beatrice Mary Jones, May 8, 1920. Children—Martha, David.
Member editorial staff successively Youngstown Telegram, Youngstown Vindicator, Ohio State Journal, Cleveland Leader, 1910-1913. Served as private, later sergeant, United States Army, assigned to Stars and Stripes, official Army newspaper, World War. Appointed municipal judge, Youngstown, March 1923, elected to same office, November 1923, for term 1923-1927.
Married Catherine O’Connor, October 27, 1914 (died 1917). Married second, Beatrice Mary Jones, May 8, 1920. Children: Martha, David.