William Gordon (New Hampshire politician)
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William Gordon (April 12, 1763 – May 8, 1802) was an American politician and a United States Representative from the state of New Hampshire.
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William Gordon | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1797 – June 12, 1800 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Gilman |
Succeeded by | Samuel Tenney |
New Hampshire Attorney General | |
In office June 12, 1800 – May 8, 1802 (death) | |
New Hampshire State Senator | |
In office 1794–1795 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1763-04-12)April 12, 1763 near Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | May 8, 1802(1802-05-08) (aged 39) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Amherst Town Hall Burying Ground Amherst, Hillsborough County New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Mary Frances Atherton Gordon |
Children | William Gordon |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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