William Groves Clark, Jr. (1912–1990) was an American jurist and politician who served as an associate justice of Gloucester District Court and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
William G. Clark, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 16th Essex district | |
| In office 1941–1942 | |
| Preceded by | Grover N. Dodge |
| Succeeded by | C. Homer Barrett |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Preceded by | C. Homer Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1912 Gloucester, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 14, 1990 (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | William G. Clark (father) |
| Alma mater | Duke University Boston University School of Law |
Early life edit
Clark was born on May 6, 1912, in Gloucester, Massachusetts.[1] He graduated from Worcester Academy in 1931, Duke University in 1935, and the Boston University School of Law in 1938.[2]
Political career edit
Clark served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1941 to 1942.[1] During World War II, he worked in counter espionage for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[2] After the war, he was once again elected to the House of Representatives, where he served from 1947 to 1949.[1]
Legal career edit
Clark began practicing law in Gloucester in 1938. In 1972 he was appointed to the Gloucester District Court by Governor Francis W. Sargent. He remained on the bench until his retirement in 1982.[2]
Death edit
Clark died on November 14, 1990, at Massachusetts General Hospital.[2]