Charles John Innes

Charles John Innes (June 1, 1901 – November 27, 1971) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts General Court and was the legal counsel to the Massachusetts Senate.

Charles John Innes
Legal Counsel to the Massachusetts Senate
In office
1956–1971
Preceded byThomas R. Bateman
Succeeded byJames McIntyre
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 3rd Suffolk District
In office
1943–1956
Preceded byLaurence Curtis
Succeeded byJohn Yerxa
Personal details
BornJune 1, 1901
New York City
DiedNovember 27, 1971 (aged 70)
Boston
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Alma materHarvard University
Boston University Law School

Innes was born on June 1, 1901 in New York City.[1] His father, Charles Hiller Innes, was a Massachusetts Republican Party leader.[2] Innes graduated from Harvard College in 1922 and the Boston University School of Law in 1926.[1]

From 1927 to 1930, Innes was assistant corporation counsel for the city of Boston. From 1933 to 1943 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He then represented the 3rd Suffolk District in the Massachusetts Senate. From 1947 to 1949 and again from 1951 to 1955 he was the Republican floor leader.[1] In 1956, Innes was named legal counsel to the Senate. He held this position until June 1971, when ill health forced him to step down. He was allowed to stay on as associate counsel until his death on November 27, 1971.[3]

References
  1. Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1971-72. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  2. Collins, Edwin F. (June 4, 1939). "Democratic Mayors Were Cordial to Innes". The Boston Daily Globe.
  3. "Charles John Innes, 70, state's '41st senator'". The Boston Globe. November 28, 1971.
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