John Jones Clarke

John Jones Clarke (February 24, 1803 – November 25, 1887) was an American politician, who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature and as the first Mayor of Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1846.

John Jones Clarke
1st Mayor of Roxbury, Massachusetts
In office
1846–1846
Preceded byBoard of Selectmen
Succeeded byHenry A. S. Dearborn
Member of the
Massachusetts Senate
In office
1853–1853
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1836–1837
Personal details
Born(1803-02-24)February 24, 1803
Norton, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 5, 1887(1887-11-05) (aged 84)
Boston, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
SpouseRebecca Cordis Haswell
ChildrenMary L. Clarke (Hanson), Haswell C. Clarke
Alma materNorton, Framingham and Phillips Andover Academies, Harvard College.
ProfessionAttorney
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