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Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.

1766 – 1800

American politician

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About Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.

Lived 1766 – 1800 (aged 34). Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. was an American politician and lawyer.

Nathaniel Freeman Jr. (May 1, 1766 – August 22, 1800) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Born in Sandwich in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, he attended the common schools, graduated from Harvard University in 1787, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar about 1791 and commenced practice in Sandwich and the Cape Cod district. He served as brigade major in the Massachusetts militia for sixteen years, and was a justice of the peace in 1793.

Freeman was elected as a Federalist to the Fourth Congress and elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fifth Congress, serving from March 4, 1795 to March 3, 1799. He died in Sandwich; interment was in the Old Burial Ground.

Nathaniel Freeman's uncle Jonathan Freeman was a U.S. representative from New Hampshire.

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Harvard University
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.?

American politician (1766-1800)

When was Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. born?

Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. was born on 1 May 1766 in Sandwich.

When did Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. die?

Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. died on 22 August 1800 in Sandwich.

What was Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.'s occupation?

Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.?

Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nathaniel Freeman, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q1966740

· DBpedia: Nathaniel Freeman Jr.

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