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Paul Dillingham

1799 – 1891

American politician

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About Paul Dillingham

Lived 1799 – 1891 (aged 91). Paul Dillingham was an American politician, lawyer, governor, jurist and prosecutor.

Paul Dillingham Jr. (August 10, 1799 – July 26, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. representative from Vermont, the 24th lieutenant governor of Vermont from 1862 to 1865, and the 29th governor of Vermont from 1865 to 1867.

Early life Dillingham was born in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, on August 10, 1799, a son of Paul Dillingham Sr. and Hannah (Smith) Dillingham. The Dillingham family moved to Waterbury, Vermont in 1805, where Dillingham worked on the family farm and attended the district school in Waterbury and Montpelier's Washington County Grammar School. In 1861, Dillingham served again in the Vermont Senate.

Family He married Sarah Partridge Carpenter, a daughter of Daniel Carpenter.

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Important facts

Born

10 August 1799, Shutesbury

Birth century

18th century

Died

26 July 1891, Waterbury

Occupation

Politician, lawyer, governor, jurist, prosecutor

Nationality

United States

Positions held

United States representative, Member of the Vermont House of Representatives, Governor of Vermont, Member of the State Senate of Vermont

Family & relationships

Child

William Paul Dillingham

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Dillingham?

American politician (1799-1891)

When was Paul Dillingham born?

Paul Dillingham was born on 10 August 1799 in Shutesbury.

When did Paul Dillingham die?

Paul Dillingham died on 26 July 1891 in Waterbury.

What was Paul Dillingham's occupation?

Paul Dillingham was a politician, lawyer, governor, jurist and prosecutor.

What nationality was Paul Dillingham?

Paul Dillingham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Dillingham

· Wikidata: Q885200

· DBpedia: Paul Dillingham

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