Education
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he attended Saint Thomas College (now the University of Scranton).
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Patrick Joseph
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Career
He worked as a carpenter and general contractor. He was on the Scranton city council from 1905 to 1906, the Board of education from 1907 to 1909. He then served as county commissioner of Lackawanna County from 1915 to 1919.
A Democrat, he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1930, serving until his death in 1942.
From 1935, he served as the Majority Whip. Barrett would serve out the rest of his term after he died.
A Roman Catholic, he was interred in the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.
Membership
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of the Knights of Columbus.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Democratic party