Timothy T. Sawyer
Timothy Thompson Sawyer | |
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| Fourth Mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1855[1]–1857[1] | |
| Preceded by | James Adams |
| Succeeded by | James Dana |
| Member of the Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex District | |
| In office 1858[1]–1858[2] | |
| Preceded by | Joseph White |
| Succeeded by | Eugene L. Norton |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1857[1]–1857[2] | |
| Member of the School Committee of the Town of Charlestown, Massachusetts[3] | |
| In office 1843[3]–1845[3] | |
| Town Assessor of the Town of Charlestown, Massachusetts[3] | |
| In office 1841[3]–1841[3] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1817[1] Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 4, 1905 (aged 88)[1] Magnolia, Massachusetts |
| Residence | 46 High Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts[4] |
| Occupation | Ship's Chandeler, Ice Business, Banker |
| Signature |  |
Timothy Thompson Sawyer (January 7, 1817 – September 4, 1905) was a Massachusetts politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,[1][2] and as the fourth mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Early life[]
Sawyer was born January 7, 1817 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, to William and Susana (Thompson) Sawyer. Sawyer was educated in the Charlestown public schools.[3][5]
Early career[]
After he left school, Sawyer went to work for an uncle who was engaged in the ship chancellery and hardware business. Sawyer later carried on the business himself for a number of years.[5]
References[]
- Bacon, Edwin Monroe (1892), Boston of To-Day: A Glance at Its History and Characteristics, Boston, Ma: Post Publishing Company, p. 383.
- Sawyer, Timothy Thompson (1902), Old Charlestown: Historical, Biographical, Reminiscent, Boston, MA: James H. West Company, p. 458.
Bibliography[]
- Old Charlestown: Historical, Biographical, Reminiscent (1902)
- Waters, Henry Fitz-Gilbert: The New England historical and Genealogical Register, Volume LX., pps. 1xx-1xxi. (1906).
Notes[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Massachusetts Horticultural Society (1905), Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Part 1, Boston, MA: The Boston History Company, p. 271
- ^ a b c Boston Evening Transcript (September 6, 1905), "RECENT DEATHS - Hon. TIMOTHY T. SAWYER - Banker and Formerly Mayor of Charlestown.", The Boston Evening Transcript, Boston, MA, p. 5
- ^ a b c d e f g Bacon, Edwin Monroe (1892), "Boston of To-Day: A Glance at Its History and Characteristics", Post Publishing Company, Boston, Ma, p. 383
- ^ Sawyer, Timothy Thompson (1902), Old Charlestown: Historical, Biographical, Reminiscent, Boston, MA: James H. West Company, p. 458
- ^ a b Davis, William Thomas (1894), Professional and industrial history of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Volume II, Boston, MA: The Boston History Company, p. 414
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