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Washburn, Peter Thacher, 1814-1870

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1814 - 1870

Biography

Peter Thacher Washburn (September 7, 1814 – February 7, 1870) was a Vermont lawyer, politician and soldier. A veteran of the American Civil War, he was elected Governor of Vermont as a Republican in 1869, and was the first Vermont Governor to die in office. Washburn was a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, and was raised in Ludlow, Vermont. he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1835, and taught school while studying law. He was admitted to the bar in 1838, and practiced law, first in Ludlow and then in Woodstock, while also becoming active in politics as a Whig. In addition to campaigning for Whigs including William Henry Harrison, Washburn held elected and appointed offices, including Reporter of Decisions for the Vermont Supreme Court and member of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Peter Thacher Washburn letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 854501
Mss 854501
Date(s): 1854-09-01
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Peter Thacher Washburn in Woodstock to Justin Smith Morrill in Strafford, Vermont with a discussion of the election.

Peter Thacher Washburn letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 868329.1
Mss 868329.1
Date(s): 1868-05-29
Scope and Contents

Letter from Peter Thacher Washburn in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is glad to render service in the matter mentioned.

Peter Thatcher Washburn diary

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 831552
Mss 831552
Date(s): 1831-10-02
Abstract

In English.

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