Ebenezer Thayer
Ebenezer Thayer, Jr. (August 21, 1746 – May 30, 1809) was a Massachusetts farmer, military officer, town official, and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council; and, from 1793 to 1794, as the first sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Ebenezer Thayer, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff | |
| In office 1793–1794 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Atherton Thayer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1746 Braintree, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 30, 1809 (aged 62) |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Thayer, m. December 19, 1772 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts provincial militia |
| Years of service | Militia |
| Commands | Massachusetts provincial militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
The Braintree Instructions, drafted by John Adams, were addressed to Thayer's father, Ebenezer Thayer, Esq., from his constituents in Braintree.
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