Elbridge Gerry (Maine politician)
Elbridge Gerry (December 6, 1813 – April 10, 1886) was an American lawyer, who served as a U.S. Congressman from Maine from 1849 to 1851.
Elbridge Gerry | |
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From 1880's History of Cumberland Co., Maine. | |
| Member of U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | David Hammons |
| Succeeded by | Moses Macdonald |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Monroe |
| Succeeded by | John Hill |
| Prosecuting Attorney for Oxford County | |
| In office 1842–1845 | |
| Clerk of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1840–1841 | |
| Preceded by | George Robinson |
| Succeeded by | George C. Getchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1813 Waterford, Massachusetts (now Maine) |
| Died | April 10, 1886 (aged 72) Portland, Maine |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna St. Clair Jenness (m. 1849) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Attorney |
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