About William G. Clark Jr.
Lived 1912 – 1990 (aged 78). William G. Clark Jr. was an American lawyer and politician.
William Groves Clark, Jr. (1912–1990) was an American jurist and politician who served as an associate justice of Gloucester District Court and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Early life Clark was born on May 6, 1912, in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Worcester Academy in 1931, Duke University in 1935, and the Boston University School of Law in 1938.
Political career Clark served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1941 to 1942. During World War II, he worked in counter espionage for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After the war, he was once again elected to the House of Representatives, where he served from 1947 to 1949.
Legal career Clark began practicing law in Gloucester in 1938. In 1972 he was appointed to the Gloucester District Court by Governor Francis W. Sargent. He remained on the bench until his retirement in 1982.
Death Clark died on November 14, 1990, at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William G. Clark Jr.'s life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William G. Clark Jr.'s
Frequently asked questions
Who was William G. Clark Jr.?
American jurist and politician (1912–1990)
When was William G. Clark Jr. born?
William G. Clark Jr. was born on 6 May 1912 in Gloucester.
When did William G. Clark Jr. die?
William G. Clark Jr. died on 14 November 1990 in Boston, Massachusetts.
What was William G. Clark Jr.'s occupation?
William G. Clark Jr. was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was William G. Clark Jr.?
William G. Clark Jr. was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William G. Clark Jr.
· DBpedia: William G. Clark Jr.
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William G. Clark Jr.. https://biography.guide/william-g-clark-jr/
MLA: "William G. Clark Jr.." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-g-clark-jr/.
Chicago: "William G. Clark Jr.." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-g-clark-jr/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC