Lewis Bigelow

Lewis Bigelow (August 18, 1785 – October 2, 1838) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

Lewis Bigelow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 12th district
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	Jonas Kendall
Succeeded by	Francis Baylies
Personal details
Born	(1785-08-18)August 18, 1785 Petersham, Massachusetts
Died	October 2, 1838(1838-10-02) (aged 53) Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Alma mater	Williams College
Occupation	Lawyer

Born in Petersham, Massachusetts, Bigelow graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1803. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Petersham. He served as member of the State senate 1819–1821. He was editor of the first seventeen volumes of Massachusetts Reports and of a digest of six volumes of Pickering's Reports.

Bigelow was elected as a Federalist to the Seventeenth Congress (March 4, 1821 – March 4, 1823). He moved to Peoria, Illinois, in 1831 and continued the practice of law. He was interested in the real estate business and in the operation of ferry boats. He served as Justice of the Peace. He was appointed clerk of the circuit court of Peoria County, November 26, 1835, and served until his death in Peoria, Illinois, October 2, 1838.

References

• United States Congress. "Lewis Bigelow (id: B000455)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Jonas Kendall	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 12th congressional district March 4, 1821 - March 3, 1823	Succeeded by Francis Baylies