Paul Cantwell

Paul Francis Cantwell (September 15, 1927 – June 30, 1997) was an American politician, active in Indianapolis, who served as a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Early life Cantwell was born September 15, 1927. Cantwell's mother was active in Indianapolis politics. Cantwell began working in politics as a political volunteer at the age of fifteen. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He took classes at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Indianapolis, and Butler University. Career Cantwell began his career as a masonry contractor and became an advocate for trade unions. In 1965, he was hired to work as an administrative assistant for Congressman Andrew Jacobs Jr. in Washington, D.C.