Joseph J. Higgins | |
|---|---|
| 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 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. He died on July 20, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at age 77.[3]
References
- ^ "The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey on September 23, 1965 · Page 17". Newspapers.com. 1965-09-23. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ "The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey on January 21, 1972 · Page 3". Newspapers.com. 1972-01-21. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ "Joseph Higgins Obituary - Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sun-Sentinel". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
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