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Witherell, James W.

Born
6/16/1759
Birthplace
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Titles and Honors
Doctor
Supreme Court Judge 1808-1828
Secretary of the Territory 1828-1830
Acting Governor for 3 months
1807 U.S. House of Representatives.
Notes
-June 1775 at the age of sixteen he enlisted in the Massachusetts regiment and served throughout the Revolutionary War. Served in the seige of Boston, wounded in the battle of White Plains, New York. He was a part of the engagements of Long Island, Stillwater, Bemis Heights, Saratoga, and Monmouth, New Jersey. Also at surrender of Burgoyne, the execution of Andre, and suffered through the terrible winters at Valley Forge.
Occupation
Saw action in the Revolutionary War.
Judge
Spouse
Amy Hawkins in 1790, Smthfield, Rhode Island
Children
James Bonaparte
James Cullen
Benjamin F. H. (b. 1797)
Sarah Myra (b. 1792)
Betsy Matilda (b. 1793)
Mary Amy (b. 1821)
Nationality
American

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