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Thomas Dwight

1758 – 1819

American politician

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Lived 1758 – 1819 (aged 60). Thomas Dwight was an American politician and lawyer.

Thomas Dwight (October 29, 1758 – January 2, 1819) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.

Life Thomas Dwight was born in Springfield in the Province of Massachusetts Bay on October 29, 1758.

Early life Dwight's father was Colonel Josiah Dwight (1715–1768) of the New England Dwight family, and mother was Elizabeth Buckminster (1731–1798). He was the oldest of five siblings.

Education Dwight pursued preparatory studies, and graduated from Harvard College in 1778. Dwight studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Springfield.

Family life On April 14, 1791, Dwight married Hannah Worthington. She was born June 17, 1761, with maternal grandfather Reverend Samuel Hopkins (1721–1803). Dwight was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1794–1795, and to the Massachusetts Senate for two terms, from 1796 to 1803 and 1814 to 1818.

Dwight was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress from March 4, 1803, to March 3, 1805. Dwight served as selectman of the town of Springfield, and was a member of the Governor's council. He retired from political life and engaged in the practice of his profession in Springfield until his death on January 2, 1819. His interment was in Peabody Cemetery.

His widow died July 10, 1833. Their children were: Mary Stoddard Dwight was born January 26, 1792, married John Howard on December 18, 1818, and died July 20, 1836. They had four daughters. John Worthington Dwight was born October 31, 1793, and died February 12, 1836, unmarried. Elizabeth Buckminster Dwight was born February 18, 1801, married Charles Howard, and died October 7, 1855. They had six children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Harvard University, Harvard College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Dwight?

American politician (1758-1819)

When was Thomas Dwight born?

Thomas Dwight was born on 29 October 1758 in Springfield.

When did Thomas Dwight die?

Thomas Dwight died on 2 January 1819 in Springfield.

What was Thomas Dwight's occupation?

Thomas Dwight was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Thomas Dwight?

Thomas Dwight was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Dwight

· Wikidata: Q1692947

· DBpedia: Thomas Dwight (politician)

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