Benjamin Goodhue
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"Senator Goodhue" redirects here. For the New York State Senate member, see Mary B. Goodhue.
Benjamin Goodhue (September 20, 1748[note 1] – July 28, 1814)[2] was a Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts. He supported the Patriot during the American Revolution, and was a strong member of the Federalist Party. He was described by contemporaries as a leading member of the so-called Essex Junto, a group of Massachusetts Federalists, most of whom were from Essex County.
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Benjamin Goodhue | |
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United States Senator from Massachusetts | |
In office June 11, 1796 – November 8, 1800 | |
Preceded by | George Cabot |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Mason |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
In office March 4, 1789 – June 11, 1796 | |
Succeeded by | Samuel Sewall |
Constituency | 2nd district (1789–93) 1st district (1793–95) 10th district (1795–96) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1748-09-20)September 20, 1748 Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | July 28, 1814(1814-07-28) (aged 65) Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Occupation | Merchant |
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