David Cobb (September 14, 1748 – April 17, 1830) was a Massachusetts physician, military officer, jurist, and politician who served as a U.S. Congressman for Massachusetts's at-large congressional seat.
Quick Facts 8th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Governor ...
David Cobb |
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In office 1809–1810 |
Governor | Christopher Gore |
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Preceded by | Levi Lincoln Sr. |
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Succeeded by | William Gray |
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In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 |
Preceded by | Seat created |
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Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
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In office 1801–1805 |
Preceded by | Samuel Phillips Jr. |
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Succeeded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
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In office May 1789[1] – January 1793[1] |
Preceded by | Theodore Sedgwick |
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Succeeded by | Edward Robbins |
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In office May 1789[1] – January 1793[1] |
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Born | (1748-09-14)September 14, 1748 Attleborough, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
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Died | April 17, 1830(1830-04-17) (aged 81) Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Political party | Federalist |
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Spouse | Eleanor Bradish[2] |
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Relations | Robert Treat Paine, brother in law.[3] |
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Children | 11[4] |
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Profession | Physician |
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Allegiance | United States Continental Congress |
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Branch/service | Continental Army, Massachusetts Militia |
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Years of service | 1776–1781, 1786 |
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Rank | lieutenant colonel, major general |
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Unit | 16th Massachusetts Regiment-Henry Jackson's regiment Massachusetts Militia, aide-de-camp on the staff of General George Washington |
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Commands | Fifth Division of the Massachusetts Militia[1] |
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Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War, New York and New Jersey campaign, Battle of Springfield, Battle of Monmouth. Battle of Rhode Island,[3] Shays' Rebellion |
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