John Wilder May
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John Wilder May (1819–1883) was an American jurist who served as chief justice of the Boston Municipal Court and District Attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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John Wilder May | |
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Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court | |
In office 1878–1883 | |
Preceded by | Mellen Chamberlain |
Succeeded by | William E. Parmenter |
District Attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts | |
In office 1869–1875 | |
Preceded by | George P. Sanger |
Succeeded by | Oliver Stevens |
Personal details | |
Born | January 28, 1819 Attleboro, Massachusetts |
Died | January 11, 1883 (aged 63) Dorchester[1] |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Thurston Farnham (1859–1883; his death) |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
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