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Roger Vose

1763 – 1841

American politician

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Lived 1763 – 1841 (aged 78). Roger Vose was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Roger Vose (February 24, 1763 - October 26, 1841) was a United States representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Milton, Massachusetts. He moved to New Hampshire in 1766 with his parents, who settled near Walpole. He graduated from Harvard University in 1790. After graduation, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice.

Vose was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1809, 1810, and 1812. He was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817). Later, he served as member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1818. He was chief justice of the court of common pleas 1818-1820 and the chief justice of the court of sessions 1820–1825. He then resumed the practice of law. He died in Walpole, New Hampshire in 1841 and was buried in the Village Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Harvard University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of New Hampshire, Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Vose?

American politician (1763-1841)

When was Roger Vose born?

Roger Vose was born on 24 February 1763 in Milton.

When did Roger Vose die?

Roger Vose died on 26 October 1841.

What was Roger Vose's occupation?

Roger Vose was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Roger Vose?

Roger Vose was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Vose

· Wikidata: Q2161933

· DBpedia: Roger Vose

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