Lincoln Pope Jr.

Lincoln G. Pope Jr. (May 29, 1916 – January 10, 1979) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1965. He was the first black Democratic legislator in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life Pope was born on May 29, 1916, in Everett, Massachusetts. His grandfather, James W. Pope, was a member of the Boston Common Council in the 1880s. Pope graduated from Everett High School, Lincoln University, and Boston University.

Personal life Pope was a tennis enthusiast who played in an annual tournament in Martha's Vineyard, where he had a summer residence. He was instrumental in establishing tennis courts at Sergeant William E. Carter Playground in Boston's South End, which were named after Pope.

Pope's brother-in-law, Herbert L. Jackson, was also a member of the state legislature.

Pope died on January 10, 1979, at his home in Roxbury from cancer. He was survived by his wife and three sons. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Martha's Vineyard.