1818–1819 Massachusetts legislature

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39th
Massachusetts General Court
Speaker
Timothy Bigelow

The 39th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the

speaker of the House.[3]

After the War of 1812, the 39th Massachusetts General Court faced the challenge of addressing the state's economic and infrastructural needs. Throughout its session, it emphasized the development of roads, canals, and bridges, aiming to foster better connectivity and trade across Massachusetts. Several discussions also revolved around educational reforms, considering the establishment of public schools in various counties. The combined leadership of John Phillips and Timothy Bigelow was instrumental in ensuring that these issues were addressed efficiently. Their collaborative efforts not only facilitated smooth legislative sessions but also played a crucial role in post-war rebuilding and development

Senators

  • William B. Banister [1]
  • Israel Bartlett
  • Solomon Bates
  • Joseph Bemis
  • James Campbell
  • Nehem Cleaveland
  • Jonathan Dwight Jr.
  • John Endicott
  • Samuel Fessenden
  • Solomon Freeman
  • Stephen P. Gardner
  • Ebenezer Gay
  • John Hart
  • James Howland II
  • Elihu Hoyt
  • James Humphreys
  • Jonathan Hunewell
  • Caleb Hyde
  • William King
  • Samuel Lathrop
  • Archelaus Lewis
  • James Lloyd
  • Jonathan H. Lyman
  • William Moody
  • Daniel Noble
  • Leonard M. Parker
  • John Phillips
  • Dudley L. Pickman
  • Josiah Quincy
  • Alexander Rice
  • Andrew Ritchie
  • Elisha Ruggles
  • Leverett Saltonstall
  • Samuel Small
  • Joseph B. Varnum
  • Daniel Waldo
  • Artemas Ward
  • John M. Williams
  • William D. Williamson

Representatives

See also

References

  1. ^ . For the political year, commencing May, 1818, and ending May, 1819
  2. ^ "Composition of the Massachusetts State Senate", Resources on Massachusetts Political Figures in the State Library, Mass.gov, archived from the original on June 6, 2020
  3. ^ "Organization of the Legislature Since 1780". Manual for the Use of the General Court. Boston: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2009. p. 340+.

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