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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—ConnecticutLyman LAW
(1770-1842)
LAW, Lyman, (son of
Richard Law and father of John Law), a Representative from
Connecticut; born in New London, Conn., August 19, 1770; pursued
classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1791;
studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice
in New London; member of the State house of representatives in
1801, 1802, 1806, 1809, 1810, 1819, and 1826, and served as speaker
in 1806, 1809, and 1810; elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth,
Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4, 1811-March 3,
1817); resumed the practice of his profession; died in New London,
Conn., February 3, 1842; interment in the “Second Burial
Ground”; reinterment in Cedar Grove Cemetery in 1851.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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