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Lyman Law

1770 – 1842

American politician

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About Lyman Law

Lived 1770 – 1842 (aged 71). Lyman Law was an American politician and lawyer.

Lyman Law (August 19, 1770 – February 3, 1842), son of Richard Law and father of John Law and William Henry Law, was a United States representative from Connecticut.

Early life Lyman Law was born on August 19, 1770, in New London, Connecticut, to Richard Law. His grandfather was Jonathan Law. He pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1791. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice in New London.

Career Law was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1801, 1802, 1806, 1809, 1810, 1819, and 1826, and served as speaker in 1806, 1809, and 1810. He was elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1817). He then returned to practicing law. He was the sixth Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Connecticut, serving from 1821 to 1822.

Personal life Law married Elizabeth Learned, daughter of Amasa Learned. His son John Law served as United States Representative from Indiana and his son William Henry Law was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly.

Law died in New London on February 3, 1842, and was originally buried in the "Second Burial Ground" and was reburied in Cedar Grove Cemetery in 1851.

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Important facts

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Education
Yale College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lyman Law?

American politician (1770-1842)

When was Lyman Law born?

Lyman Law was born on 17 July 1770 in New London.

When did Lyman Law die?

Lyman Law died on 2 May 1842 in New London.

What was Lyman Law's occupation?

Lyman Law was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Lyman Law?

Lyman Law was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lyman Law

· Wikidata: Q1878723

· DBpedia: Lyman Law

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