William D. Chapple

William D. Chapple
President of the Massachusetts Senate[1][2]
In office 1907–1908
Preceded by	William F. Dana
Succeeded by	Allen T. Treadway
Majority	3,734 (1908)
Member of the Massachusetts Senate 2nd Essex District[1]
In office 1905–1908
Preceded by	Samuel Cole
Succeeded by	Clifford B. Bray
Personal details
Born	August 6, 1868[1] Salem, Massachusetts[1]
Died	May 3, 1956 (aged 87)[3] Salem, Massachusetts[3]
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican[1][2]
Alma mater	Boston University School of Law, 1890[1][2]

William D. Chapple (August 6, 1868 – May 3, 1956) was a Massachusetts lawyer and politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate.[1][2]

Early life and education

Chapple was born on August 6, 1868, in Salem.[1] He graduated from Salem High School in 1887 and Boston University School of Law in 1890.[1][2][3] He was admitted to the Essex County bar in 1890.[3]

Political career

From 1894 to 1896, Chapple was a member of the Salem, Massachusetts Common Council. He served as council president in 1896.[1] 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.[3]

Death

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

See also

• 126th Massachusetts General Court (1905)
• 128th Massachusetts General Court (1907)
• 129th Massachusetts General Court

References

1. Who's Who in State Politics, 1907, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1907, p. 73.
2. Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1908), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators 1908, Vol. XVII, Stoughton, Ma: A. M. Bridgman, p. 126.
3. "William D. Chapple". The Boston Daily Globe. May 4, 1956.