Summary
William D. Chapple (August 6, 1868 – May 3, 1956) was a Massachusetts lawyer and politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate.[1][2]
William D. Chapple | |
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| President of the Massachusetts Senate[1][2] | |
| In office 1907–1908 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Dana |
| Succeeded by | Allen T. Treadway |
| Majority | 3,734 (1908) |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate 2nd Essex District[1] | |
| In office 1905–1908 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Cole |
| Succeeded by | Clifford B. Bray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1868[1] Salem, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | May 3, 1956 (aged 87)[3] Salem, Massachusetts[3] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican[1][2] |
| Alma mater | Boston University School of Law, 1890[1][2] |
Early life and education edit
Chapple was born on August 6, 1868, in Salem.[1] He graduated from Salem High School in 1887 and Boston University School of Law in 1890.[1][2][3] He was admitted to the Essex County bar in 1890.[3]
Political career edit
From 1894 to 1896, Chapple was a member of the Salem, Massachusetts Common Council. He served as council president in 1896.[1] From 1897 to 1900 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. From 1905 to 1908, Chapple represented the Second Essex district in the Massachusetts Senate. From 1907 to 1908 he served as Senate President. From 1915 to 1917, Chapple was Salem's city solicitor.[3]
Death edit
Chapple died on May 3, 1956, at his home in Salem.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Who's Who in State Politics, 1907, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1907, p. 73.
- ^ a b c d e Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1908), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators 1908, Vol. XVII, Stoughton, Ma: A. M. Bridgman, p. 126.
- ^ a b c d e f "William D. Chapple". The Boston Daily Globe. May 4, 1956.