About John S.C. Knowlton
Lived 1798 – 1871 (aged 72). John S.C. Knowlton was an American politician, publisher, editor and journalist.
John Stocker Coffin Knowlton (December 11, 1798 – June 11, 1871) was an American newspaper editor, publisher and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as the Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts, and as the Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts. in 1823.
Knowlton married Anna W. Hartwell, of Littleton, Massachusetts Massachusetts State Senator from 1852 to 1853 Mayor of the city of Worcester, Massachusetts from January 3, 1853 to January 1, 1855 High Sheriff of Worcester County from 1857 to 1871.
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Who was John S.C. Knowlton?
American politician
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John S.C. Knowlton was born on 11 December 1798 in Hopkinton.
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John S.C. Knowlton died on 10 June 1871 in Worcester.
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John S.C. Knowlton was a politician, publisher, editor and journalist.
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John S.C. Knowlton was American.
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