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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MassachusettsTappan WENTWORTH
(1802-1875)
WENTWORTH, Tappan, a
Representative from Massachusetts; born in Dover, N.H., February
24, 1802; received a liberal schooling; studied law; was admitted
to the bar in 1826 and commenced practice in York County, Maine;
moved to Lowell, Mass., in 1833 and continued the practice of law;
member of the common council 1836-1841; served in the State house
of representatives in 1851, 1859, 1860, 1863, and 1864; member of
the State senate in 1848, 1849, 1865, and 1866; elected as a Whig
to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853-March 3, 1855);
unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1854 to the Thirty-fourth
Congress; engaged in the practice of his profession until his death
in Lowell, Mass., June 12, 1875; interment in Lowell Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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