U.S. Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and taught school in Hingham, Massachusetts, (1804-14). He was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives, (1824-25, 27-28, 38-42) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate, (1833-34). In 1845, he was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses, serving until 1849. After leaving Congress, he returned to his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 98.
U.S. Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and taught school in Hingham, Massachusetts, (1804-14). He was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives, (1824-25, 27-28, 38-42) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate, (1833-34). In 1845, he was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses, serving until 1849. After leaving Congress, he returned to his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 98.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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