U.S. Congressman. He moved to Portland, Maine, in 1800 and became successful in mercantile pursuits. He was a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, in 1816 and also held several local offices. In 1822, he was elected as a Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ezekiel Whitman, serving until 1823. After leaving Congress, he resumed his mercantile pursuits, was a member of the Maine State House of Representatives in 1830, treasurer of Cumberland County, (1824-32, 34-40) and Maine State Treasurer,(1828, 32-34). He moved to New York City in 1842 and engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He moved to Portland, Maine, in 1800 and became successful in mercantile pursuits. He was a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, in 1816 and also held several local offices. In 1822, he was elected as a Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ezekiel Whitman, serving until 1823. After leaving Congress, he resumed his mercantile pursuits, was a member of the Maine State House of Representatives in 1830, treasurer of Cumberland County, (1824-32, 34-40) and Maine State Treasurer,(1828, 32-34). He moved to New York City in 1842 and engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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