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William D. Chapple (August 6, 1868 – May 3, 1956) was a Massachusetts lawyer and politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate.


Early life and education

Chapple was born on August 6, 1868, in Salem. He graduated from Salem High School in 1887 and
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in 1890. He was admitted to the Essex County bar in 1890.


Political career

From 1894 to 1896, Chapple was a member of the Salem, Massachusetts Common Council. He served as council president in 1896. From 1897 to 1900 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. From 1905 to 1908, Chapple represented the Second Essex district in the Massachusetts Senate. From 1907 to 1908 he served as Senate President. From 1915 to 1917, Chapple was Salem's city solicitor.


Death

Chapple died on May 3, 1956, at his home in Salem.


See also

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128th Massachusetts General Court (1907) The 128th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1907 during the Governor of Massachusetts, governorship of Curtis Guild Jr. William D. Chapple served as Presiden ...
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129th Massachusetts General Court The 129th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1908 during the Governor of Massachusetts, governorship of Curtis Guild Jr. William D. Chapple served as Presiden ...


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