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.
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(s) | 46 High Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts[4] |
| Occupation | Ship's Chandeler, Ice Business, Banker |
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Early life
editSawyer 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
editAfter 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
edit- Bacon, Edwin M. (1892), Boston of To-Day: A Glance at Its History and Characteristics, Boston, Ma: Post Publishing Company, p. 383
- Sawyer, Timothy T. (1902), Old Charlestown: Historical, Biographical, Reminiscent, Boston, MA: James H. West Company, p. 458
Bibliography
edit- Old Charlestown: Historical, Biographical, Reminiscent (1902)
- Waters, Henry Fitz-Gilbert: The New England historical and Genealogical Register, Volume LX., pps. 1xx-1xxi. (1906).
Notes
edit- ^ 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 M. (1892), Boston of To-Day: A Glance at Its History and Characteristics, Boston, Ma: Post Publishing Company, p. 383
- ^ Sawyer, Timothy T. (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, vol. II, Boston, MA: The Boston History Company, p. 414
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