James Lloyd (Massachusetts politician)

James Lloyd (December 1769  April 5, 1831) was a merchant, businessman and Federalist party politician from Massachusetts during the early years of the United States. He twice served as United States Senator, notably succeeding John Quincy Adams after the latter lost the party vote due to his support of the Embargo Act of 1807.

James Lloyd
United States Senator
from Massachusetts
In office
June 9, 1808  May 1, 1813
Preceded byJohn Quincy Adams
Succeeded byChristopher Gore
In office
June 5, 1822  May 23, 1826
Preceded byHarrison Gray Otis
Succeeded byNathaniel Silsbee
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
In office
1804-1812
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1800-1804
Personal details
BornDecember 1769
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedApril 5, 1831(1831-04-05) (aged 61)
New York City, New York
Political partyFederalist
Alma materHarvard College
OccupationMerchant
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