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John Stocker Coffin Knowlton (December 11, 1798 – June 11, 1871) was an American newspaper editor, publisher and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as the Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts, and as the Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts.[3]
John S.C. Knowlton | |
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| 15th Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1857[1]–1871[1] | |
| Preceded by | George W. Richardson[2] |
| Succeeded by | Augustus B. R. Sprague |
| 4th Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 3, 1853[1] – January 1, 1855[1] | |
| Preceded by | Peter C. Bacon |
| Succeeded by | George W. Richardson |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1852[1]–1853[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Stocker Coffin Knowlton December 11, 1798 Hopkinton, New Hampshire[1] |
| Died | June 11, 1871 (aged 72)[1] Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Anna W. Hartwell |
| Education | Dartmouth[1] |
| Alma mater | Phillips Andover, Dartmouth College |
Knowlton was born in Hopkinton, New Hampshire[1] to Daniel Knowlton and Mary Stocker.[3] Knowlton attended Hopkinton and Phillips Andover academies, and graduated from Dartmouth College[4] in 1823.[3]
Knowlton married Anna W. Hartwell, of Littleton, Massachusetts[3] on September 17, 1829. He died in Worcester on June 11, 1871.[1]
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