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Daniel Dewey

1766 – 1815

American politician

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Lived 1766 – 1815 (aged 49). Daniel Dewey was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Daniel Dewey (January 29, 1766 – May 26, 1815) was a U.S. representative from Sheffield, Massachusetts.

Career Born in Sheffield in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Dewey attended Yale College. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1787 and commenced practice in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He was treasurer of Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts from 1798 to 1814. He served as member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council 1809–1812.

Dewey was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress and served from March 4, 1813, until February 24, 1814, when he resigned, having been assigned to a judicial position. He was appointed by Governor Caleb Strong an associate judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on February 24, 1814, and served until his death in Williamstown, Massachusetts, May 26, 1815. He was interred in West Lawn Cemetery.

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Yale College, Williams College
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Dewey?

American politician (1766-1815)

When was Daniel Dewey born?

Daniel Dewey was born on 29 January 1766 in Sheffield.

When did Daniel Dewey die?

Daniel Dewey died on 26 May 1815 in Williamstown.

What was Daniel Dewey's occupation?

Daniel Dewey was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Daniel Dewey?

Daniel Dewey was American.

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· Wikipedia: Daniel Dewey

· Wikidata: Q1160442

· DBpedia: Daniel Dewey

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