William Lattimore

William Lattimore (February 9, 1774 – April 3, 1843) was Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi Territory.

William Lattimore
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Mississippi Territory's at-large district
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817
Preceded by	George Poindexter
Succeeded by	Cowles Mead (Elect)
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807
Preceded by	Thomas M. Green Jr.
Succeeded by	George Poindexter
Personal details
Born	(1774-02-09)February 9, 1774 Norfolk, Virginia, British America
Died	April 3, 1843(1843-04-03) (aged 69) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican

Biography

Early life

William Lattimore was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 9, 1774. He attended the common schools, where he studied medicine.

Career

He moved to Natchez, Mississippi Territory, and practiced his profession. When the Mississippi Territory was formed in 1798, he took an active part in the organization of the government.

He was elected as a Delegate to the 8th and 9th Congresses that lasted from March 4, 1803 to March 3, 1807. He was also elected to the 13th and 14th Congresses (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817) as well.

He was a delegate to the first State constitutional convention of Mississippi in 1817, appointed a censor of the medical profession under the constitution and code, and one of the commissioners to select the site for the seat of the new State government.

He was a candidate in the 1823 Mississippi gubernatorial election, losing to Walter Leake.

Death

He died in Natchez, Mississippi on April 3, 1843.

See also

• 8th United States Congress
• 9th United States Congress
• 13th United States Congress
• 14th United States Congress
• Mississippi Territory
• United States House of Representatives

References

• William Lattimore

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress