H. James Shea Jr.

H. James Shea Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 12th Middlesex district
In office
January 8, 1969 – May 9, 1970
Preceded by Felix Perrault
Succeeded by Paul Guzzi
Personal details
Born Herman James Shea Jr.
(1939-12-10)December 10, 1939
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died May 9, 1970(1970-05-09) (aged 30)
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)
Anita Vesta McDonald (m. 1967–1970)
Alma mater Tufts University (BA)

Herman James Shea Jr. (December 10, 1939 – May 9, 1970) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] He was opposed to the Vietnam War, and he drafted a bill challenging its constitutionality, thus enabling Massachusetts residents to ignore the draft.[1][2] He committed suicide by gunshot at the age of 30 in 1970 at his residence in Newton, Massachusetts, as a result of "political pressure."[1][2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "War Protester Solon Commits Suicide". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. (Registration required (help)).
  2. 1 2 "Milestones: May 18, 1970". Time Magazine. May 18, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rep. Shea Takes His Own Life, Drafted Bay State Antiwar Law". Bennington Banner. Bennington, Vermont. May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.


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