Bradbury, Theophilus b. November 13, 1739 d. September 6, 1803 US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1761 and commenced the practice of law in Newburyport, Massachusetts. From 1791 to 1794, he served as a member of the State Senate. In 1795, he was elected as a Federalist to the Fourth and Fifth Congresses, serving until he resigned in 1797. After leaving office, he was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts and held that position until his death. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Dexter, Timothy b. February 22, 1748 d. October 26, 1806 Businessman, Author, Eccentric. His autobiography, "A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" (1802), is one of the most curious documents of 18th Century America. In it he boasted of how he got rich through such seemingly improbable schemes as selling coal to Newcastle, exporting Bibles to India and wool mittens to the West Indies. He also complained about the clergy, politicians, and especially his wife. The first edition faithfully reproduced his semi-literate writing style, including a bizarre...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Stedman, William b. January 21, 1765 d. August 31, 1831 US Congressman. He wad elected as a Federalist to represent Massachusetts first as an At-Large Delegate, then the 11th Congressional District and as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1803 to 1810. Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Tracy, Nathaniel b. August 11, 1751 d. September 20, 1796 American Revolutionary Privateer, Merchant, Politician. Born into a wealthy merchant family, he graduated from Harvard College in 1769. Tracy outfitted the first privateer of the Revolution, Yankee Hero, and subsequently sent out 24 privateering cruisers that captured 120 vessels and 2,225 prisoners. He also sent to sea a fleet of 110 merchant vessels, most of which were destroyed or captured during the war. He loaned $167,000 to the Revolutionary government as well as provided supplies...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob on Gallows Hill) Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
b. November 13, 1739 d. September 6, 1803