Gayton P. Osgood
Gayton Pickman Osgood | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Jeremiah Nelson |
Succeeded by | Caleb Cushing |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1829-1831 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
July 4, 1797 Salem, Massachusetts |
Died |
June 26, 1861 (aged 63) Andover, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Profession | Lawyer |
Gayton Pickman Osgood was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. He was born in Salem on July 4, 1797. He graduated from Harvard University in 1815, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Salem. He moved to North Andover. Osgood served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,and was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1834. He retired from public life and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Osgood died in Andover on June 26, 1861. His interment was in the Old North Parish Burying Ground.
External links
- United States Congress. "Gayton P. Osgood (id: O000115)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Jeremiah Nelson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 |
Succeeded by Caleb Cushing |
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