Fessenden, Samuel, 1784-1869
Fessenden, Samuel, 1784-1869
Dates
- Existence: 1784 - 1869
Biography
Samuel Fessenden (July 16, 1784 – 13 March 1869) was an American attorney, abolitionist and politician. He served in both houses of the Massachusetts state legislature before Maine became a separate state. He was elected as major general in the state militia. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1806. He studied law ("read the law") with Judge Dana, of Fryeburg, and Daniel Webster, and was admitted to the bar in 1809.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Webster Mss 835124.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 835124.1
Date(s):
1835-01-24
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Webster Mss 806258
Collection
Identifier: Mss 806258
Date(s):
1806-04-08
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Webster Mss 808418
Collection
Identifier: Mss 808418
Date(s):
1808-07-18
Abstract
In English.
Nathan Lord letter
Mss 836205
Collection
Identifier: Mss 836205
Date(s):
1836-03-05
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Fessenden letter
Mss 841613
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841613
Date(s):
1841
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Fessenden letter
Mss 837256
Collection
Identifier: Mss 837256
Date(s):
1837-04-06
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Fessenden letter
Webster Mss 832425
Collection
Identifier: Mss 832425
Date(s):
1832-07-25
Abstract
In English.