US Congressman. Moving with his parents to Maine, in 1822, he later engaged in lumber operations, plus in agricultural and mercantile pursuits. He served in the Maine State House of Representatives, (1832-33, 39-42) and the Maine State Senate, in 1843 and was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress, serving (1844-45). He then again served in the Maine State House of Representatives, (1848-49, 62), plus the Maine State Senate, (1850-53) and resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 61.
US Congressman. Moving with his parents to Maine, in 1822, he later engaged in lumber operations, plus in agricultural and mercantile pursuits. He served in the Maine State House of Representatives, (1832-33, 39-42) and the Maine State Senate, in 1843 and was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress, serving (1844-45). He then again served in the Maine State House of Representatives, (1848-49, 62), plus the Maine State Senate, (1850-53) and resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 61.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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