American lawyer
Rufus B. Dodge Jr. (November 24, 1861 – December 13, 1935) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Early life.
Dodge was born in Charlton, Massachusetts on November 24, 1861.
Education.
Dodge graduated "Cum Laude" from the Boston University School of Law in 1885.
Public service.
Clinton, Massachusetts School Committee.
Dodge was elected to the Clinton, Massachusetts school committee when he was twenty years old.
Worcester, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen.
Dodge served on the Worcester Board of Aldermen from 1893 to 1895, serving as the Board's President in 1895.
Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts.
In December 1897 Dodge was elected, as a Republican, the Mayor of Worcester, he served as Mayor from January 3, 1898 to February 25, 1901. Dodge's term was extended and he served until February 25, 1901 because there was a tie vote for Mayor in the election of December 1900. 
Family.
Dodge's wife was Mary C. Perry, a botanical collector.