Governor elect Walsh described as self made leader from Fitchburg
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg is portrayed as a self made man who rose from poverty to become Massachusetts lieutenant governor and governor elect. The piece details his early life, education at Holy Cross and Boston University Law, grit funding his studies, his legal work defending the injured poor, and his steadfast belief in civic duty and citizenship as essential to democracy.
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David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Walsh
Holy Cross
Clinton
Ovention
Faneuil Hall
Career chronology of Gov Ellect Walsh from Leominster to Governor
David Ignatius Walsh born November 11 1872 in Leominster. Moved to Clinton aged seven attended Clinton schools and High School where he led as class president and orator. Entered Holy Cross College 1890 and Boston University Law School 1894 97 rising to class president and top honors. Opened law practice in Clinton later partnering in Fitchburg. Won a 1899 Republican district seat and became noted as a persuasive stump speaker for Democratic causes. Secured nomination and election as Lieutenant Governor in 1912 and Governor of Massachusetts on November 4 1913. he was a bachelor.
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David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Mr. Walsh
Leominster
David
Assady
Boston University Law School
Walsh
Clinton
Fitchburg
David Ignatius Walsh
Clinton High School
Holy Cross College
Holy Crosse
Worcester County Bar
Thomas L. Walsh
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