William Thorndike
William Thorndike (January 22, 1795 – July 12, 1835) [2]was a Massachusetts lawyer and politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and as a member and President of the Massachusetts Senate.[1]
William Thorndike | |
|---|---|
| 19th President of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1832[1] – 1832[1] | |
| Preceded by | Leverett Saltonstall |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin T. Pickman |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1828[1] – 1832[1] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1826[1] – 1827[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22,[2] 1795[1] Beverly, Massachusetts[1][2] |
| Died | July 12, 1835[2] Beverly, Massachusetts[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Anna (Nancy) Stephens, m. November 8, 1821 Beverly, Massachusetts[1][2] |
| Alma mater | Harvard College[1] |
See also
- 53rd Massachusetts General Court (1832)
References
- Davis, William Thomas (1895), Bench and Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Volume II, Boston, Ma: The Boston History Company, p. 491.
- Steward, Scott Campbell (2000), A Thorndike family history: descendants of John and Elizabeth (Stratton) Thorndike, Boston, Ma: Newbury Street Press
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leverett Saltonstall |
19th President of the Massachusetts Senate 1832 |
Succeeded by Benjamin T. Pickman |
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