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Benjamin Thompson

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Benjamin Thompson

Birth
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
24 Sep 1852 (aged 54)
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Plot
Range 54, Site 154
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U.S. Congressman. Successful in mercantile pursuits, he entered politics, was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives (1830-31, 33-36) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate in 1841. In 1845, he was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth Congress served till 1847 and reelected to the Thirty-second Congress, serving until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in mercantile pursuits, he entered politics, was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives (1830-31, 33-36) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate in 1841. In 1845, he was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth Congress served till 1847 and reelected to the Thirty-second Congress, serving until his death.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Originally Created by: Garver Graver
  • Added: Apr 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7372205/benjamin-thompson: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin Thompson (5 Aug 1798–24 Sep 1852), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7372205, citing Congressional Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.