Hon. John Cochran Park died at his residence in Newton at half past 10 o'clock last evening. There are many of our citizens, especially those whose memories embrace the events of 40 to 50 years ago, and who retain impressions of the men then taking an active part in public affairs, who will recall Hon. John C Park as he was in the prime of life. Boston had few more notable men in his day. On public occasions his eloquence won the warm applause of those who listened to his rare powers of oratory. His voice was singularly musical and his happy method of expression never failed to arouse his audience to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. On the rostrum, at a political gathering, or at a military dinner on special occasions where he voiced the sentiments of the people, he was, in his day, un-approached, and in more modern times few have been able to hold an audience as he held his auditors 40 years ago. When Charles Dickens came to the United States in 1842 the literati of Boston tendered him a public dinner on the night of February 1. One of the most pathetic speeches made was by Mr. Park, and it so touched the heart of the great novelist that he requested an introduction to the speaker and thanked him most cordially for his high appreciation of the characters in his novel, which had been so touchingly introduced in his speech.
Mr. Park's father was John Park, a native of Windham N.H. Born January 7, 1776 he was graduated at Dartmouth College and died at Worcester Mass in 1852. He studied medicine, was surgeon of the US ship Warren, and in 1803 established in Boston a semiweekly journal called Repertory. In 1811 Mr. Wilham W Clapp became associated with Mr. Park in the management of the paper, and in 1812 Mr. Park retired, and for 20 years conducted a school of the highest grade for young ladies. The school was located at first on Bowdoin Street and subsequently on Mount Vernon St. Among his pupils were Margaret Fuller and Mrs. Henry Ware, with scores of others who have since passed on.
He was a gentleman of excellent literary attainments, a forcible writer and prominent Federalist. Hon. John C Park was born in Boston, June 10, 1804 and was a member of the class which entered Boston Latin School in 1810, receiving of Franklin metal when he was graduated in 1820. He passed through Harvard College, and only two of his class, that of 1824, survive him, Messrs. George Wheatland and Artemis B Muzzy. He entered the law school at Cambridge and studied law subsequently with the late Hon. Charles G Loring and Judge Jackson. After his admission to the Suffolk bar he acquired a lucrative practice and held a very prominent position in legal circles.
Mr. Park at several periods during life gave attention to religious matters. He conducted services at Armory Hall, and he was the founder of the New Free Chapel on East St., Roxbury, and when health permitted, had been an attendant at church services.
His taste brought into military life, and he became Capt. of the Boston City Guards, and later, in 1844, he was chosen commander of the Boston Light Infantry ("Tigers"), and under him the corps visited New York in the month of July of the same year. He retained a strong attachment for his company, and his son, Maj. Edward Park, killed in the war was a member of the same for many years. He was also commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1853.
In 1836-'37-'38, 1841-'42-'43 he was a member of the House, and in 1844-'45 he represented Boston and the state Senate. He delivered the Centennial Fourth of July oration at Newton in 1876, and on many public occasions he delivered addresses marked by great eloquence of dictation.
In politics Mr. Parks was for many years one of the most active young men of the Whig party. He was in constant request as a speaker and his ready adaptability to his audience enabled him to speak to all classes with great effect. In 1849 he enrolled himself with the Free Soilers, and at the formation of the Republican Party he was early in the ranks.
In 1850 he became district attorney for Suffolk County, which he held for several years, and later he was clerk of the Superior Court, accepting a few years since the position of Justice of the police court of West Newton.
Mr. Park was twice married and he leaves a widow and one daughter.
Mr. Park's father was John Park, a native of Windham N.H. Born January 7, 1776 he was graduated at Dartmouth College and died at Worcester Mass in 1852. He studied medicine, was surgeon of the US ship Warren, and in 1803 established in Boston a semiweekly journal called Repertory. In 1811 Mr. Wilham W Clapp became associated with Mr. Park in the management of the paper, and in 1812 Mr. Park retired, and for 20 years conducted a school of the highest grade for young ladies. The school was located at first on Bowdoin Street and subsequently on Mount Vernon St. Among his pupils were Margaret Fuller and Mrs. Henry Ware, with scores of others who have since passed on.
He was a gentleman of excellent literary attainments, a forcible writer and prominent Federalist. Hon. John C Park was born in Boston, June 10, 1804 and was a member of the class which entered Boston Latin School in 1810, receiving of Franklin metal when he was graduated in 1820. He passed through Harvard College, and only two of his class, that of 1824, survive him, Messrs. George Wheatland and Artemis B Muzzy. He entered the law school at Cambridge and studied law subsequently with the late Hon. Charles G Loring and Judge Jackson. After his admission to the Suffolk bar he acquired a lucrative practice and held a very prominent position in legal circles.
Mr. Park at several periods during life gave attention to religious matters. He conducted services at Armory Hall, and he was the founder of the New Free Chapel on East St., Roxbury, and when health permitted, had been an attendant at church services.
His taste brought into military life, and he became Capt. of the Boston City Guards, and later, in 1844, he was chosen commander of the Boston Light Infantry ("Tigers"), and under him the corps visited New York in the month of July of the same year. He retained a strong attachment for his company, and his son, Maj. Edward Park, killed in the war was a member of the same for many years. He was also commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1853.
In 1836-'37-'38, 1841-'42-'43 he was a member of the House, and in 1844-'45 he represented Boston and the state Senate. He delivered the Centennial Fourth of July oration at Newton in 1876, and on many public occasions he delivered addresses marked by great eloquence of dictation.
In politics Mr. Parks was for many years one of the most active young men of the Whig party. He was in constant request as a speaker and his ready adaptability to his audience enabled him to speak to all classes with great effect. In 1849 he enrolled himself with the Free Soilers, and at the formation of the Republican Party he was early in the ranks.
In 1850 he became district attorney for Suffolk County, which he held for several years, and later he was clerk of the Superior Court, accepting a few years since the position of Justice of the police court of West Newton.
Mr. Park was twice married and he leaves a widow and one daughter.
Hon. John Cochran Park died at his residence in Newton at half past 10 o'clock last evening. There are many of our citizens, especially those whose memories embrace the events of 40 to 50 years ago, and who retain impressions of the men then taking an active part in public affairs, who will recall Hon. John C Park as he was in the prime of life. Boston had few more notable men in his day. On public occasions his eloquence won the warm applause of those who listened to his rare powers of oratory. His voice was singularly musical and his happy method of expression never failed to arouse his audience to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. On the rostrum, at a political gathering, or at a military dinner on special occasions where he voiced the sentiments of the people, he was, in his day, un-approached, and in more modern times few have been able to hold an audience as he held his auditors 40 years ago. When Charles Dickens came to the United States in 1842 the literati of Boston tendered him a public dinner on the night of February 1. One of the most pathetic speeches made was by Mr. Park, and it so touched the heart of the great novelist that he requested an introduction to the speaker and thanked him most cordially for his high appreciation of the characters in his novel, which had been so touchingly introduced in his speech.
Mr. Park's father was John Park, a native of Windham N.H. Born January 7, 1776 he was graduated at Dartmouth College and died at Worcester Mass in 1852. He studied medicine, was surgeon of the US ship Warren, and in 1803 established in Boston a semiweekly journal called Repertory. In 1811 Mr. Wilham W Clapp became associated with Mr. Park in the management of the paper, and in 1812 Mr. Park retired, and for 20 years conducted a school of the highest grade for young ladies. The school was located at first on Bowdoin Street and subsequently on Mount Vernon St. Among his pupils were Margaret Fuller and Mrs. Henry Ware, with scores of others who have since passed on.
He was a gentleman of excellent literary attainments, a forcible writer and prominent Federalist. Hon. John C Park was born in Boston, June 10, 1804 and was a member of the class which entered Boston Latin School in 1810, receiving of Franklin metal when he was graduated in 1820. He passed through Harvard College, and only two of his class, that of 1824, survive him, Messrs. George Wheatland and Artemis B Muzzy. He entered the law school at Cambridge and studied law subsequently with the late Hon. Charles G Loring and Judge Jackson. After his admission to the Suffolk bar he acquired a lucrative practice and held a very prominent position in legal circles.
Mr. Park at several periods during life gave attention to religious matters. He conducted services at Armory Hall, and he was the founder of the New Free Chapel on East St., Roxbury, and when health permitted, had been an attendant at church services.
His taste brought into military life, and he became Capt. of the Boston City Guards, and later, in 1844, he was chosen commander of the Boston Light Infantry ("Tigers"), and under him the corps visited New York in the month of July of the same year. He retained a strong attachment for his company, and his son, Maj. Edward Park, killed in the war was a member of the same for many years. He was also commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1853.
In 1836-'37-'38, 1841-'42-'43 he was a member of the House, and in 1844-'45 he represented Boston and the state Senate. He delivered the Centennial Fourth of July oration at Newton in 1876, and on many public occasions he delivered addresses marked by great eloquence of dictation.
In politics Mr. Parks was for many years one of the most active young men of the Whig party. He was in constant request as a speaker and his ready adaptability to his audience enabled him to speak to all classes with great effect. In 1849 he enrolled himself with the Free Soilers, and at the formation of the Republican Party he was early in the ranks.
In 1850 he became district attorney for Suffolk County, which he held for several years, and later he was clerk of the Superior Court, accepting a few years since the position of Justice of the police court of West Newton.
Mr. Park was twice married and he leaves a widow and one daughter.
Mr. Park's father was John Park, a native of Windham N.H. Born January 7, 1776 he was graduated at Dartmouth College and died at Worcester Mass in 1852. He studied medicine, was surgeon of the US ship Warren, and in 1803 established in Boston a semiweekly journal called Repertory. In 1811 Mr. Wilham W Clapp became associated with Mr. Park in the management of the paper, and in 1812 Mr. Park retired, and for 20 years conducted a school of the highest grade for young ladies. The school was located at first on Bowdoin Street and subsequently on Mount Vernon St. Among his pupils were Margaret Fuller and Mrs. Henry Ware, with scores of others who have since passed on.
He was a gentleman of excellent literary attainments, a forcible writer and prominent Federalist. Hon. John C Park was born in Boston, June 10, 1804 and was a member of the class which entered Boston Latin School in 1810, receiving of Franklin metal when he was graduated in 1820. He passed through Harvard College, and only two of his class, that of 1824, survive him, Messrs. George Wheatland and Artemis B Muzzy. He entered the law school at Cambridge and studied law subsequently with the late Hon. Charles G Loring and Judge Jackson. After his admission to the Suffolk bar he acquired a lucrative practice and held a very prominent position in legal circles.
Mr. Park at several periods during life gave attention to religious matters. He conducted services at Armory Hall, and he was the founder of the New Free Chapel on East St., Roxbury, and when health permitted, had been an attendant at church services.
His taste brought into military life, and he became Capt. of the Boston City Guards, and later, in 1844, he was chosen commander of the Boston Light Infantry ("Tigers"), and under him the corps visited New York in the month of July of the same year. He retained a strong attachment for his company, and his son, Maj. Edward Park, killed in the war was a member of the same for many years. He was also commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1853.
In 1836-'37-'38, 1841-'42-'43 he was a member of the House, and in 1844-'45 he represented Boston and the state Senate. He delivered the Centennial Fourth of July oration at Newton in 1876, and on many public occasions he delivered addresses marked by great eloquence of dictation.
In politics Mr. Parks was for many years one of the most active young men of the Whig party. He was in constant request as a speaker and his ready adaptability to his audience enabled him to speak to all classes with great effect. In 1849 he enrolled himself with the Free Soilers, and at the formation of the Republican Party he was early in the ranks.
In 1850 he became district attorney for Suffolk County, which he held for several years, and later he was clerk of the Superior Court, accepting a few years since the position of Justice of the police court of West Newton.
Mr. Park was twice married and he leaves a widow and one daughter.
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