William Plumer
American politician (1759–1850) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Plumer (June 25, 1759 – December 22, 1850) was an American lawyer, Baptist lay preacher, and politician from Epping, New Hampshire. He is most notable for his service as a Federalist in the United States Senate (1802–1807), and the seventh governor of New Hampshire as a Democratic-Republican (1812–1813, 1816–1819).
Quick Facts United States Senator from New Hampshire, Preceded by ...
William Plumer | |
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United States Senator from New Hampshire | |
In office June 17, 1802 – March 3, 1807 | |
Preceded by | James Sheafe |
Succeeded by | Nahum Parker |
7th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 5, 1812 – June 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | John Langdon |
Succeeded by | John T. Gilman |
In office June 6, 1816 – June 3, 1819 | |
Preceded by | John T. Gilman |
Succeeded by | Samuel Bell |
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
In office 1788 1790–1791 1797–1800 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1759-06-25)June 25, 1759 Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | December 22, 1850(1850-12-22) (aged 91) Epping, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Other political affiliations | Federalist |
Spouse | Sarah Fowler Plumer (1762–1852) |
Relations | Adelaide Cilley Waldron, niece |
Children | William Plumer, Jr. |
Residence | Epping, New Hampshire |
Alma mater | Newburyport South Writing School |
Profession | Attorney |
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