John F. Dowd
John F. Dowd | |
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Dowd circa 1925 | |
| Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts | |
| In office December 16, 1938 – November 13, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Keliher |
| Succeeded by | Frederick R. Sullivan |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph McGrath |
| Succeeded by | John I. Fitzgerald |
| Member of the Boston City Council from Ward 8 | |
| In office 1926–1938 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | William F. Hurley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1895 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 1961 (aged 65) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
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John F. Dowd (November 28, 1895 – August 9, 1961) was an American politician who served as sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from 1938 to 1939. He pleaded guilty to corruption charges after spending 22 months as a fugitive.