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  William Joseph Audibert (b. 1879) — also known as William J. Audibert — of Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine. Born in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine, July 21, 1879. Son of Joseph L. Audibert and Elizabeth (Michaud) Audibert. Democrat. School teacher; lumber business; potato grower; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1919-22, 1931-32 (Aroostook County 1919-22, Aroostook County (13th) 1931-32). Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.
  Edward W. Buckley (b. 1877) — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, October 14, 1877. Democrat. Printing executive; member of New York state assembly from New York County 28th District, 1907-08. Member, Typographical Unon; Knights of Columbus; Royal Arcanum. Burial location unknown.
  Michael Coughlin Burns (1875-1969) — also known as Michael C. Burns — of Eagle Lake, Aroostook County, Maine. Born in St. Sylvester, Quebec, May 9, 1875. Son of Robert Burns and Mary (Coughlin) Burns. Democrat. Lumberman; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1919-22, 1931-32 (Aroostook County 1919-22, Aroostook County (14th) 1931-32). Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Foresters; Maccabees. Died in May, 1969 (age about 93 years). Interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Maine.
  Relatives: Married, February 16, 1909, to Phoebe Martin.
  Patrick Joseph Byrnes (b. 1870) — also known as Patrick J. Byrnes — of Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Born in Kenmars, County Kerry, Ireland, June 16, 1870. Son of Joseph R. Byrnes and Anne (O'Shea) Byrnes. Democrat. Real estate and insurance business; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1928, 1940, 1944, 1948; delegate to Maine convention to ratify 21st amendment from Penobscot County, 1933. Catholic. Irish ancestry. Member, Knights of Columbus; Elks. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, September 20, 1905, to Julia E. Hickson.
  Arthur Jean Baptiste Cartier (b. 1886) — also known as Arthur J. B. Cartier — of Biddeford, York County, Maine; Fall River, Bristol County, Mass. Born in Biddeford, York County, Maine, December 29, 1886. Son of Joseph Cartier and Philomene (Loiselle) Cartier. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 15th District, 1916, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1924; candidate for Massachusetts state auditor, 1919; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924. Catholic. French ancestry. Member, American Bar Association; Foresters; Knights of Columbus. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.
  Relatives: Married, March 25, 1912, to Mathilde Lefebure.
  John David Clifford, Jr. (b. 1887) — also known as John D. Clifford — of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. Born in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, May 15, 1887. Son of John Dumas Clifford and Katherine (Sullivan) Clifford. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1915-16; U.S. Attorney for Maine, 1933-47. Catholic. Member, American Bar Association; Alpha Delta Phi; Knights of Columbus; Grange. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, July 14, 1915, to Lucille Smith.
  John William Connellan (b. 1868) — also known as John W. Connellan — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Born in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, October 21, 1868. Son of James Connellan and Mary N. (Rynne) Connellan. Democrat. Physician; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1916, 1928 (alternate). Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Elks. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 16, 1914, to Ella A. Coffey.
  William Francis Curran (b. 1863) — also known as William F. Curran — of Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Born in Brewer, Penobscot County, Maine, June 27, 1863. Son of Michael Curran and Julia (O'Connell) Curran. Democrat. Printer; insurance and real estate business; postmaster; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1924. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.
  John Henry Dooley (b. 1869) — also known as John H. Dooley — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Born in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, December 20, 1869. Son of Peter Dooley and Catherine (McHugh) Dooley. Democrat. Printer; treasurer of Maine Democratic Party, 1928; Maine Democratic state chair, 1930-31. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Kiwanis. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 23, 1891, to Honora Cassidy.
  Edward H. Drapeau (b. 1879) — of Biddeford, York County, Maine. Born in North Stratford, Stratford, Coos County, N.H., December 24, 1879. Son of Joseph Drapeau and Lora (Leitre) Drapeau. Democrat. Grocer; real estate business; automobile dealer; mayor of Biddeford, Maine, 1922-25. Catholic. Member, Eagles; Redmen; Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, February 18, 1901, to Mary B. Ruell.
  Frederick Harold Dubord (b. 1891) — also known as F. Harold Dubord — of Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. Born in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, December 14, 1891. Son of Harry M. Dubord and Mary (Poulin) Dubord. Democrat. Clothing and shoe business; lawyer; mayor of Waterville, Maine, 1928-32; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944; member of Democratic National Committee from Maine, 1932-48; candidate for U.S. Senator from Maine, 1934; candidate for Governor of Maine, 1936; candidate for U.S. Representative from Maine 2nd District, 1938; justice of Maine state supreme court, 1956-62; resigned 1962. Catholic. Member, Elks; Knights of Columbus; Lambda Chi Alpha; Phi Delta Phi; American Bar Association. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, May 14, 1917, to Blanche Letourneau.
  Thomas Francis Locke (b. 1885) — also known as Thomas F. Locke — of Biddeford, York County, Maine. Born in Cork, Ireland, September 25, 1885. Son of Michael Locke and Anna (Mulcahey) Locke. Democrat. Lawyer; mayor of Biddeford, Maine, 1920; candidate for U.S. Representative from Maine 1st District, 1930. Catholic. Irish ancestry. Member, Knights of Columbus; Ancient Order of Hibernians; Kiwanis. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, September 28, 1915, to Annie F. Dunn.
  Emery John San Souci (1857-1936) — also known as Emery J. San Souci — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Born in Saco, York County, Maine, July 24, 1857. Republican. Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1915-21; Governor of Rhode Island, 1921-23; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1923-32. Member, Knights of Columbus; Elks; Eagles. Died August 10, 1936 (age 79 years, 17 days). Interment at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, Conn.
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