Guy Wilbur Currier (December 22, 1867 – June 21, 1930)"Guy W. Currier, 62, Boston attorney", ''The Berkshire Eagle'' (June 21, 1930), p. 2. was a lawyer and politician in

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. He served in both houses of the

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). Currier received his undergraduate degree from the

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, and his law degree from Boston University School of Law. He married actress Marie Burress in 1894. She was part of the Boston Museum Stock Company. As Mrs. Guy Currier, she established Four Wind Farm, later known as Mariarden, an outdoor theater and theater training program. An ally of Calvin Coolidge, Currier had social distinction, wealth, personal charm and broad circle of friends which Coolidge lacked, and which would have a lasting impact on his political career. He was a Democrat. From 1922 to 1930, Currier was a Trustee of the

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. Currier died at his summer home in

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, at the age of 62. His son, also named Guy Currier (died 1958), graduated from

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