Samuel F. McCleary Jr.

Samuel Foster McCleary Jr. (July 14, 1822 – April 25, 1901) was an American lawyer and government official who served as Boston's city clerk for 30 years. He succeeded his father, Samuel F. McCleary, who held it for the previous 30.

Early life McCleary was born on July 14, 1822, in Boston. He attended Boston Public Schools and received the Franklin Medal at Boston Latin School. He graduated from Harvard College in 1841 and Harvard Law School in 1843.

Career McCleary completed his studies in the law office of John Albion Andrew and was admitted to the Suffolk County bar on October 9, 1844. He dedicated much of his time assisting his father in his official duties and essentially ran the city clerk's office during the elder McCleary's final years in office. In 1852 succeeded his father as Boston city clerk. He lived in Brookline, Massachusetts during his retirement and died there on April 25, 1901.