William Burleigh
William Burleigh | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – July 2, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Dane |
| Succeeded by | Rufus McIntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1785 Adams Republican |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, |
William Burleigh (October 24, 1785 – July 2, 1827) was a
United States representative from Maine. He was born in Northwood, New Hampshire, on October 24, 1785. He moved with his parents to Gilmanton, New Hampshire, in 1788 where he attended the common schools and taught for several years. He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1815 and commenced practice in South Berwick, Maine
.
He was elected as an
John Holmes Burleigh
.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "William Burleigh (id: B001109)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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