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Josiah Masters

1763 – 1822

American politician

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Lived 1763 – 1822 (aged 58). Josiah Masters was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Josiah Masters (November 22, 1763 – June 30, 1822) was a United States representative from New York. Born in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, he graduated from Yale College in 1783. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1792, 1800, and 1801, and served as supervisor of Schaghticoke in 1796. He was a justice of the peace in Rensselaer County from 1801 to 1805, was a trustee of Lansingburgh Academy, and was school commissioner of Schaghticoke.

Masters was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1805 to March 3, 1809. He was founder of the Schaghticoke Powder Co. and judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Rensselaer County from 1808 to 1822. He died in Fairfield, Connecticut in 1822; interment was in the Masters Cemetery, near Schaghticoke, New York.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Yale College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Josiah Masters?

American politician (1763-1822)

When was Josiah Masters born?

Josiah Masters was born on 22 November 1763 in Woodbury.

When did Josiah Masters die?

Josiah Masters died on 30 June 1822 in Fairfield.

What was Josiah Masters's occupation?

Josiah Masters was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Josiah Masters?

Josiah Masters was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josiah Masters

· Wikidata: Q1619264

· DBpedia: Josiah Masters

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