Allison G. Catheron
Allison G. Catheron | |
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.png) Catheron c. 1915 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 20th Essex district | |
| In office 1913–1916 Serving with Alvah J. Bradstreet | |
| Preceded by | Herman A. MacDonald John L. Saltonstall Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Frank E. Raymond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1878 Kempt, Nova Scotia |
| Died | January 8, 1950 (aged 71) Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery Beverly, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Bates College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Allison G. Catheron was a Canadian-born American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Early life
Catheron was born on June 26, 1878, in Kempt, Nova Scotia.[1] His family moved to Beverly, Massachusetts, during his youth.[2] Catheron attended Beverly High School and graduated from Bates College in 1900. From 1900 to 1902 he was principal of Norwell High School in Norwell, Massachusetts. Catheron earned an LLB from Harvard Law School.[1][2]
Political career
From 1913 to 1916, Catheron represented the 20th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[2]
On December 18, 1916, he was appointed chief probation officer for the Suffolk County Superior Criminal Court.
Catheron also served on the Beverly School Committee and the State Commission on Probation.[6][7]
Later life
Catheron was a partner at Ropes, Gray, Boyden & Perkins. He died on January 8, 1950. At the time of his death, Catheron resided in Wellesley, Massachusetts.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Who's Who in State Politics 1916. 1916.
- ^ a b c d "Chief Probation Officer". The Boston Daily Globe. December 16, 1916.
- ^ a b "Mayor Holds Up Catheron's Pay". The Boston Daily Globe. January 27, 1917.
- ^ "Choice of Catheron Scored by The Pilot". The Boston Daily Globe. January 4, 1917.
- ^ "Catheron's Appointment Called Valid by Full Bench". The Boston Daily Globe. July 3, 1917.
- ^ "First Woman Member of Probation Commission". The Boston Daily Globe. January 1, 1922.
- ^ a b "A. G. Catheron". The Boston Daily Globe. January 9, 1950.