Plumer, William, 1759-1850
Dates
- Existence: 1759 - 1850
Biography
William Plummer was born on June 25, 1759 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He studied law and was admitted to the bar of New Hampshire in 1787 after which he practiced in Eppping, New Hampshire. Plummer held various local offices and was a member of the New Hampshire Senate between 1785-1800 and served as speaker in 1791 and 1797. From 1802-1807 he served as a member of the US Senate. He became governor of New Hampshire in 1812 and held that position until 1813 and again from 1814 to 1819. After 1820, he retired from public life. Plummer died on December 22, 1850.
Found in 166 Collections and/or Records:
William Plumer letter
Letter from William Plumer to Roswell Shurtleff, telling him that he desires his presence at the meeting of the Universities, now meeting a Judge Woodward's office.
Reply letter from Roswell Shurtleff to William Plumer telling him that he does not think it proper to call a meeting of the Trustees of the University as there is no quorum.
William Plumer letter
Letter from William Plumer in Epping to unidentified recipient, telling him that he is glad of his approbation and has no anxiety about the coming election. Believes Dartmouth University will yet succeed.
William Plumer letter
Letter from William Plumer in Epping, New Hampshire to Salma Hale, telling him about George Hay's pamphlet on expatriation and other congressional matters.
William Plummer deed
Two-page deed for sale of land in Millsfield [i.e. Millfield] from William Plumer to Samuel Plummer. William Plummer as collector of proprietary taxes sells the original rights of Jonathan Darby, Zenas Morey, John Morey and the Chruch of England.
William Plummer letter
In English.
William Plummer's library catalog
In English.