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Daniel Waldo

1762 – 1864

Chaplain to the US House of Representatives

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Lived 1762 – 1864 (aged 101). Daniel Waldo was an American missionary.

Daniel Waldo (September 10, 1762 – July 30, 1864) was an American clergyman, born in Windham, Connecticut. He served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a missionary and clergyman. In 1856 at age 94, Waldo was named Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. His ancestor Deacon Cornelius Waldo arrived in the American colonies from Ipswich, England around 1654.

It is recorded that Waldo was in good health during his service to the House. He was also one of seven Revolutionary War veterans who survived into the age of photography and were featured in the 1864 book The Last Men of the Revolution. He was purportedly the only person to have voted for both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in presidential elections. Waldo died in Syracuse, New York at age 101.

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Yale University

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Who was Daniel Waldo?

Chaplain to the US House of Representatives

When was Daniel Waldo born?

Daniel Waldo was born on 10 September 1762 in Windham.

When did Daniel Waldo die?

Daniel Waldo died on 30 July 1864.

What was Daniel Waldo's occupation?

Daniel Waldo was a missionary.

What nationality was Daniel Waldo?

Daniel Waldo was American.

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· Wikipedia: Daniel Waldo

· Wikidata: Q5219015

· DBpedia: Daniel Waldo

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