Phineas W. Leland

Phineas Washington Leland^[4] (October 4, 1798 – January 22, 1870) was a Massachusetts physician and journalist, and the Collector of Customs for Fall River, Massachusetts,^[2] who also served as a member, and as the President of the Massachusetts Senate.^[1]

Phineas Washington Leland
President of the Massachusetts Senate[1]
In office 1843[1]–1843[1]
Preceded by	Josiah Quincy Jr.
Succeeded by	Frederick Robinson
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1]
In office 1843[1]–1843[1]
Preceded by	Josiah Quincy Jr.
Succeeded by	Levi Lincoln Jr.
Collector of Customs for Fall River, Massachusetts[2]
In office 1834[2]–1860[1]
Appointed by	Andrew Jackson[2]
Personal details
Born	October 4, 1798[3][4] Grafton, Massachusetts[3]
Died	January 22, 1870[4]
Political party	Democratic[5]
Spouse	Parmelia T. Wood[6][2]
Alma mater	Bowdoin College, M.D., 1826[2]
Occupation	Physician, US Collector of Customs,[4] journalist[6]
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Early life

Leland was born on October 4, 1798, in Grafton, Massachusetts, to David^[3] Warren and Mary (Rawson) Leland.^[7]

Family life

In 1826 Leland married Pamelia W. Wood^[2] of Mendon, Massachusetts, they had five children.^[6]

Journalist

In 1836 Leland was the first editor of The Fall River Patriot, and he was also the first editor of the Fall River Weekly News.^[8] While he was a member of the Massachusetts Senate Leland wrote for The Boston Post.^[6]

Death

Leland died on January 22, 1870.^[4][6]

See also

• 64th Massachusetts General Court (1843)