John Chipman Gray
1793–1881 (age 88)
legal scholar
Biography
John Chipman Gray gained renown as a legal scholar whose writings clarified and deepened the public’s understanding of law in a rapidly evolving republic. His thoughtful analyses and engagement with legal principles influenced the education of lawyers and the administration of justice alike.
He was laid to rest in Mount Auburn Cemetery, remembered among his peers as a thoughtful mind who helped the legal community articulate enduring standards of fairness and due process.