Fred I. Lamson

Fred Irvin Lamson was an American politician who served as Mayor of Malden, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts Senate.

Fred I. Lamson
Fred Lamson, circa 1967
Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate
In office
1959–1963
Preceded byJohn E. Powers
Succeeded byPhilip A. Graham
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 4th Middlesex District
In office
1953–1973
Preceded bySumner G. Whittier
Succeeded byStephen McGrail
Mayor of Malden, Massachusetts
In office
1948–1957
Preceded byJohn D. McCarthy
Succeeded byWalter J. Kelliher
Personal details
BornDecember 11, 1910
Stonington, Maine
DiedDecember 24, 1981 (aged 71)
Malden, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
OccupationMerchant

Early life

Lamson was born on December 11, 1910 in Stonington, Maine. He graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts.[1] In 1934 he opened Lamson and Davis Hardware with his father-in-law.[2]

Politics

Lamson served on the Malden Common Council from 1940 to 1941. He then served as an Alderman until 1943 when he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent John D. McCarthy for the mayoralty.[1][3] In 1944 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The following year he once again lost to McCarthy in the mayors race.[1] In 1947 he defeated McCarthy 8720 votes to 8042.[3] He remained Mayor until 1957.[1]

From 1953 to 1973, Lamson represented the 4th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate. He was the Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1963.[1]

Death

Lamson died on December 24, 1981 in Malden Hospital.[2]

References
  1. 1971-1972 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. "Fred I. Lamson, Ex-Malden Mayor and Senate GOP Minority Leader". The Boston Globe. December 26, 1981.
  3. "Lamson Wins Mayoralty in Malden". The Boston Daily Globe. November 13, 1947.
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