Rufus McIntire
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Rufus McIntire (December 19, 1784 ā April 28, 1866) was a United States lawyer, captain of U.S. Army artillery in the War of 1812, congressman, U.S. Marshal, land agent and hostage/prisoner in the Aroostook War.
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Rufus McIntire | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
In office September 10, 1827 ā July 2, 1835 | |
Preceded by | William Burleigh |
Succeeded by | John Fairfield |
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Born | (1784-12-19)December 19, 1784 York, Massachusetts, US (now Maine) |
Died | April 28, 1866(1866-04-28) (aged 81) Parsonsfield, Maine, US |
Political party | Jacksonian Party |
Residence(s) | Parsonsfield, Maine |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College, 1809 |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer, captain, land surveyor |
Known for | War of 1812, Congressional Service, Aroostook War |
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