Josiah Bartlett
American physician and judge, signatory of the Declaration of Independence (1729–1795)
Josiah Bartlett (November 21, 1729– May 19, 1795), was an American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He was later Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and governor of the state.
Josiah Bartlett | |
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6th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 5 1792 – June 5 1794 | |
Preceded by | John Sullivan |
Succeeded by | John Taylor Gilman |
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Born | Amesbury, Massachusetts | November 21, 1729
Died | May 19, 1795 Kingston, New Hampshire | (aged 65)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Bartlett |
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