John F. Dowd
John F. Dowd was an American politician who served as sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from 1938 to 1939. He pleaded guilty to corruption charges after spending 22 months as a fugitive.
John F. Dowd | |
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Dowd circa 1921 | |
| Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts | |
| In office December 16, 1938 – November 13, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Keliher |
| Succeeded by | Frederick R. Sullivan |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph McGrath |
| Succeeded by | John I. Fitzgerald |
| Member of the Boston City Council from Ward 8 | |
| In office 1926–1938 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | William F. Hurley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1894 Roxbury |
| Died | August 9, 1961 Dorchester |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
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