John Alden Thayer

Background

Thayer, John Alden was born on December 22, 1857 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Eli T. (member Congress, 1857-1861) and Caroline Maria (Capron) T.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1879. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia, 1889.

Career

In law practice at Worcester, since 1890. Member Thayer & Perry, 1897-1915. Clerk, Central District Court, Worcester, 1892-1896.

Democratic nominee for attorney general of Massachusetts, 1906.

Member 62d Congress (1911-1913), 3d Massachusetts District. Postmaster of Worcester, April 1, since 1915.

Achievements

• John Alden Thayer has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Thayer & Perry, 1897-1915.

Connections

Married Maude Albee, June 20, 1906.

Father:

Eli T. (member Congress Thayer

Mother:

Caroline Maria (Capron) Thayer

Spouse:

Maude Albee