About Phineas W. Leland
Lived 1798 – 1870 (aged 71). Phineas W. Leland was an American journalist and politician.
Early life Leland was born on October 4, 1798, in Grafton, Massachusetts, to David Warren and Mary (Rawson) Leland.
Family life In 1826 Leland married Pamelia W. Wood
Journalist In 1836 Leland was the first editor of The Fall River Patriot, and he was also the first editor of the Fall River Weekly News. While he was a member of the Massachusetts Senate Leland wrote for The Boston Post.
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Who was Phineas W. Leland?
American politician (1798–1870)
When was Phineas W. Leland born?
Phineas W. Leland was born on 4 October 1798 in Grafton.
When did Phineas W. Leland die?
Phineas W. Leland died on 22 January 1870.
What was Phineas W. Leland's occupation?
Phineas W. Leland was a journalist and politician.
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Phineas W. Leland was American.
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