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John C. Park

1804 – 1889

American politician

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Lived 1804 – 1889 (aged 84). John C. Park was an American politician.

John Cochran Park (1804–1889) was an American attorney and politician who served as district attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and a judge of the Newton district court.

Early life Park was born on June 10, 1804, to Dr. John and Louisa (Adams) Park.

Legal and political career Park was admitted to the bar in 1827. In 1832, he defended Charlotte Williams, an African American teenager accused of poisoning five children in the home where she worked as a housekeeper. She was found not guilty. Park also represented Suffolk County in the Massachusetts General Court for over a decade and was a member of the Boston Common Council in 1835.

On February 4, 1852, Park was appointed Suffolk County district attorney by Governor George S. Boutwell. The following year, Park was removed by Boutwell's successor, John H. Clifford.

In 1874, Park was appointed clerk of the Suffolk Superior Court following the death of Henry Homer. He lost the Republican nomination to William W. Doherty and was succeeded by Homer's assistant, John P. Manning.

In 1864, Park moved to Newton, Massachusetts. He was appointed to a judgeship on the Newton district court by Governor John Davis Long. His funeral was held on April 26 at the Channing Church in Newton. He was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Harvard Law School, Harvard College
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Also known as
John Park, J. C. Park, John Cochran Park

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John C. Park?

American politician

When was John C. Park born?

John C. Park was born on 18 June 1804 in Boston.

When did John C. Park die?

John C. Park died on 21 April 1889 in Newton, Massachusetts.

What was John C. Park's occupation?

John C. Park was a politician.

What nationality was John C. Park?

John C. Park was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John C. Park

· Wikidata: Q66012306

· DBpedia: John C. Park

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