Peleg Emory Aldrich

Family life Aldrich married Sarah Woods, of Barre, Massachusetts, in 1850. They had five children, three daughters and two sons.

Early education and career For his early education, Aldrich attended the public schools of New Salem, Massachusetts. At the age of sixteen, Aldrich entered the academy in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Aldrich entered Harvard Law School, graduating with the L.L.B. degree in 1844. Aldrich moved to Worcester after he was appointed District Attorney.

Political career Aldrich was a member of the Whig Party until that party dissolved, at which point he joined the newly formed Republican Party.

Mayor of Worcester Aldrich served as the mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1862. which is located in Worcester.

Massachusetts House of Representatives Aldrich served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1866 to 1867.

Later legal career In January 1865, Aldrich formed a law firm, Bacon & Aldrich, in partnership with Peter C. Bacon. Aldrich stayed in this partnership until he was elevated to the bench in 1873.

Judicial career In 1873 Governor Washburn appointed Aldrich as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Aldrich remained on the court until his death on March 14, 1895.