William G. Clark Jr.

William G. Clark, Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 16th Essex district
In office 1941–1942
Preceded by	Grover N. Dodge
Succeeded by	C. Homer Barrett
In office 1947–1949
Preceded by	C. Homer Barrett
Succeeded by	Seat eliminated
Personal details
Born	May 6, 1912 Gloucester, Massachusetts
Died	November 14, 1990 (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Relations	William G. Clark (father)
Alma mater	Duke University Boston University School of Law

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.

See also

• 1941–1942 Massachusetts legislature
• 1947–1948 Massachusetts legislature