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Jonathan O. Moseley

1762 – 1838

American politician

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About Jonathan O. Moseley

Lived 1762 – 1838 (aged 76). Jonathan O. Moseley was an American politician and lawyer.

Jonathan Ogden Moseley (April 9, 1762 – September 9, 1838) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut. He was born in East Haddam, Connecticut, the only child of Thomas Moseley, a physician, and Phebe Ogden. He graduated from Yale College in 1780, studied law, was admitted to the bar and began practice in East Haddam.

Moseley was a member of the State house of representatives from 1794 to 1804 and served as justice of the peace of East Haddam from 1794 to 1817. He also served as state's attorney of Middlesex County from 1801 to 1805, and was colonel of the Twenty-fourth Regiment of the Connecticut Militia in 1802.

He was elected as a Federalist to the Ninth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1821). After leaving Congress he moved to Saginaw, Michigan, and continued the practice of law until his death in 1838.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Yale College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
Also known as
Jonathan Ogden Moseley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jonathan O. Moseley?

American politician (1762-1838)

When was Jonathan O. Moseley born?

Jonathan O. Moseley was born on 9 April 1762 in East Haddam.

When did Jonathan O. Moseley die?

Jonathan O. Moseley died on 9 September 1838 in Saginaw.

What was Jonathan O. Moseley's occupation?

Jonathan O. Moseley was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Jonathan O. Moseley?

Jonathan O. Moseley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonathan O. Moseley

· Wikidata: Q1703274

· DBpedia: Jonathan O. Moseley

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