New Hampshire's At-large congressional district
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The New Hampshire At-large congressional district is currently obsolete, with representation divided up to 2 districts.
However, from 1789 to 1847, New Hampshire
elected members to the United States House of Representatives
at-large:
However, from 1789 to 1847, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
elected members to the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
at-large:
- From 1789 to 1793, three members represented the state At-large.
- From 1793 to 1803, four members represented the state At-large.
- From 1803 to 1813, five members represented the state At-large.
- From 1813 to 1833, six members represented the state At-large.
- From 1833 to 1843, five members represented the state At-large.
- From 1843 to 1847, four members represented the state At-large.
- In 1847 at-large representation was replaced by four districts
List of representatives
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| March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 |
Abiel Foster Abiel Foster Abiel Foster was an American clergyman and statesman from Canterbury, New Hampshire. He represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.... (Pro-Admin Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... ) |
Nicholas Gilman Nicholas Gilman Nicholas Gilman, Jr. was a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, a delegate to the Continental Congress, and a signer of the U.S. Constitution, representing New Hampshire. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives during the first four... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Samuel Livermore Samuel Livermore Samuel Livermore was a U.S. politician. He was a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire from 1793 to 1801 and served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1796 and again in 1799.... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1793 |
Jeremiah Smith Jeremiah Smith Jeremiah Smith was an American lawyer, jurist and politician from Exeter, New Hampshire.Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Smith attended Harvard University before graduating from Queens College, New Brunswick in 1780. He served in the Continental Army, and read law to enter the bar in 1786... (Pro-Admin Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... ) |
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| March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 |
John Samuel Sherburne John Samuel Sherburne John Samuel Sherburne was a lawyer, politician, and United States federal judge from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sherburne graduated from Dartmouth College in 1776 and attended the law department of Harvard University. He read law to be admitted to the bar and... (Anti-Admin Anti-Administration Party (United States) Anti-Administration "Party" was the informal faction comprising the opponents of the policies of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in the first term of President George Washington. This was not an organized political party but an unorganized faction... ) |
Paine Wingate Paine Wingate Paine Wingate was an American preacher, farmer, and statesman from Stratham, New Hampshire. He served New Hampshire in the Continental Congress and both the United States Senate and House of Representatives.... (Pro-Admin Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... ) |
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| March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 |
Jeremiah Smith Jeremiah Smith Jeremiah Smith was an American lawyer, jurist and politician from Exeter, New Hampshire.Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Smith attended Harvard University before graduating from Queens College, New Brunswick in 1780. He served in the Continental Army, and read law to enter the bar in 1786... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
John Samuel Sherburne John Samuel Sherburne John Samuel Sherburne was a lawyer, politician, and United States federal judge from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sherburne graduated from Dartmouth College in 1776 and attended the law department of Harvard University. He read law to be admitted to the bar and... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Abiel Foster Abiel Foster Abiel Foster was an American clergyman and statesman from Canterbury, New Hampshire. He represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1797 – July 26, 1797 |
Jonathan Freeman Jonathan Freeman (representative) Jonathan Freeman was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. Born in Mansfield, Connecticut, he attended the public schools and moved to New Hampshire in 1769, settling in Hanover... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
William Gordon William Gordon (1763-1802) William Gordon was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. Born near Boston, Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard College in 1779, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1787 and commenced practice in Amherst, New Hampshire. He was appointed register of probate in 1793 and was a... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Resigned to accept seat of New Hampshire Attorney General New Hampshire Attorney General The New Hampshire Attorney General is a constitutional officer of the U.S. state of New Hampshire who serves as head of the Department of Justice... |
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| July 26, 1797 – December 15, 1797 |
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| December 15, 1797 – March 3, 1799 |
Peleg Sprague Peleg Sprague (New Hampshire) Peleg Sprague was a politician from the U.S. state of New Hampshire.Sprague was born in Rochester, Massachusetts. He clerked in a store in Littleton, Massachusetts, attended Harvard College, and was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1783... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1799 – June 12, 1800 |
James Sheafe James Sheafe James Sheafe was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Portsmouth, he completed preparatory studies and graduated from Harvard College in 1774... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| June 12, 1800 – December 8, 1800 |
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| December 8, 1800 – March 4, 1801 |
Samuel Tenney Samuel Tenney Samuel Tenney was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. Born in Byfield, Massachusetts, he attended Dummer Academy there and graduated from Harvard College in 1772. He taught school at Andover and studied medicine, beginning practice in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was a surgeon in the... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1801 – ?, 1802 |
George B. Upham George B. Upham George Baxter Upham was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. Born in Brookfield, Massachusetts, Upham was the brother of Jabez Upham and cousin of Charles Wentworth Upham. He attended the common schools and Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Joseph Peirce Joseph Peirce Joseph Peirce was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| ?, 1802 – December 6, 1802 |
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| December 6, 1802 – March 3, 1803 |
Samuel Hunt Samuel Hunt (New Hampshire) Samuel Hunt was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Charlestown, New Hampshire, Hunt completed preparatory studies, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1790, commencing practice in Alstead. He moved to Keene the same year and in 1795 abandoned the practice of law. He... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 |
Samuel Hunt Samuel Hunt (New Hampshire) Samuel Hunt was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Charlestown, New Hampshire, Hunt completed preparatory studies, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1790, commencing practice in Alstead. He moved to Keene the same year and in 1795 abandoned the practice of law. He... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
David Hough David Hough (New Hampshire) David Hough was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Hough attended the common schools and worked for a while as a ship carpenter. He moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, in 1778. He served as member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1788, 1789, and 1794... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Clifton Clagett Clifton Clagett Clifton Clagett was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He studied law was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Litchfield, New Hampshire in 1787.... |
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| March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1807 |
Caleb Ellis Caleb Ellis Caleb Ellis was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Walpole, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1793, studied law and was admitted to the bar. He moved to Newport, New Hampshire and then to Claremont, New Hampshire.Ellis was a member of the New... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
David Hough David Hough (New Hampshire) David Hough was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Hough attended the common schools and worked for a while as a ship carpenter. He moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, in 1778. He served as member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1788, 1789, and 1794... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Thomas W. Thompson Thomas W. Thompson Thomas Weston Thompson was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Boston, he attended Dummer Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard University in 1786. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1791, and practiced in Salisbury, New Hampshire... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1809 |
Peter Carleton Peter Carleton Peter Carleton was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He attended the public schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the American Revolutionary War, he served in a Massachusetts regiment... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Daniel Meserve Durell Daniel Meserve Durell Daniel Meserve Durell was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lee, Durell graduated from Dartmouth College in 1794. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1797, and commenced practice in Dover.... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Francis Gardner Francis Gardner Francis Gardner was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, the son of the Rev. Francis Gardner... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Jedediah K. Smith Jedediah K. Smith Jedediah Kilburn Smith was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Amherst, New Hampshire, Smith completed preparatory studies, then studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Amherst in 1800... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Clement Storer Clement Storer Clement Storer was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Kennebunk, Maine, he completed preparatory studies, studied medicine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and in Europe, engaged in the practice of medicine in Portsmouth, and was captain of militia and held... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
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| March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 |
Daniel Blaisdell Daniel Blaisdell Daniel Blaisdell was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts and attended the public schools there. He served in the American Revolutionary War from August 1776 to August 1777... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
John Curtis Chamberlain John Curtis Chamberlain John Curtis Chamberlain was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, June 5, 1772. He was a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives, 1802–04, 1818; and a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district,... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
William Hale William Hale (politician) William Hale was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Hale attended the public schools. He was a merchant and shipowner... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Nathaniel Appleton Haven Nathaniel Appleton Haven Nathaniel Appleton Haven was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Haven pursued classical studies and graduated in medicine from Harvard College in 1779. He practiced his profession in Portsmouth and also engaged in mercantile pursuits... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
James Wilson James Wilson I (New Hampshire) James Wilson was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, father of James Wilson .Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Wilson attended Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1789. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1792, commencing practice... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 |
Josiah Bartlett, Jr. (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Samuel Dinsmoor Samuel Dinsmoor Samuel Dinsmoor was an American teacher, lawyer and politician from Keene, New Hampshire. Born in 1766 in Windham, New Hampshire, he represented New Hampshire in the U.S. House from 1811 to 1813 and later served as Governor. He died in 1835 in Keene, New Hampshire, and is buried there at the... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Obed Hall Obed Hall Obed Hall was a United States Representative from New Hampshire.He was born in Raynham, Massachusetts. He later moved to Madbury, New Hampshire and then to Upper Bartlett, New Hampshire and engaged in agricultural pursuits... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
John Adams Harper John Adams Harper John Adams Harper was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Derryfield, New Hampshire, Harper attended Phillips Exeter Academy in 1794. He studied law and was admitted to the bar about 1802, commencing practice in Sanbornton, where he was the first postmaster. He moved to Meredith... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
George Sullivan (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 |
Bradbury Cilley Bradbury Cilley Bradbury Cilley was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Nottingham, New Hampshire. He attended the common schools and then engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Samuel Smith Samuel Smith (New Hampshire) Samuel Smith was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, brother of Jeremiah Smith and uncle of Robert Smith.... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Roger Vose Roger Vose Roger Vose was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Milton, Massachusetts. He moved to New Hampshire in 1766 with his parents, who settled near Walpole. He graduated from Harvard University in 1790... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Daniel Webster Daniel Webster Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War. He first rose to regional prominence through his defense of New England shipping interests... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
Jeduthun Wilcox Jeduthun Wilcox Jeduthun Wilcox was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1802. He commenced practice in Orford, New Hampshire.... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 |
Charles Humphrey Atherton Charles Humphrey Atherton Charles Humphrey Atherton was an American Federalist Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Amherst, New Hampshire on 14 August 1773, Atherton graduated from Harvard University in 1794... (Fed. Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... ) |
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| March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 |
Josiah Butler Josiah Butler Josiah Butler was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Pelham, New Hampshire. He attended the Londonderry and Atkinson academies and was instructed by private tutors. Later, he graduated from Harvard University in 1803. Upon graduation, he taught school in Virginia... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Nathaniel Upham Nathaniel Upham Nathaniel Upham was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Deerfield, New Hampshire. He pursued classical studies and attended the Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter in 1793... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Clifton Clagett Clifton Clagett Clifton Clagett was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He studied law was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Litchfield, New Hampshire in 1787.... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Salma Hale Salma Hale Salma Hale was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Alstead, New Hampshire. He became a printer and in 1805 edited the Walpole Political Observatory. He studied law and was appointed clerk of the court of common pleas of Cheshire County... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Arthur Livermore Arthur Livermore Arthur Livermore was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was the son of Samuel Livermore and brother of Edward St. Loe Livermore, both of whom served in the United States Congress. He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He received classical instruction from his parents and... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
John Parrott John Fabyan Parrott John Fabyan Parrott was a United States Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire.He was born in Portsmouth to John Parrott, a merchant and ship captain, and his wife Deborah Parker. He followed his fathers line of work and began trading in Europe and the Caribbean, something which stopped... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
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| March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821 |
Joseph Buffum, Jr. Joseph Buffum, Jr. Joseph Buffum, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and attended the public schools and the local academy. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1806... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
William Plumer, Jr. William Plumer, Jr. William Plumer, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, son of William Plumer.Born in Epping, Plumer attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. He graduated from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1809, and started his career as a lawyer in private practice... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
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| March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
Matthew Harvey Matthew Harvey Matthew Harvey was a was a lawyer, politician, and long-serving United States federal judge from Hopkinton, New Hampshire.... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Aaron Matson Aaron Matson Aaron Matson was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He moved to Cheshire County, New Hampshire, where he was the county judge of probate.... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Whipple completed preparatory studies, moving to Warren, New Hampshire, in 1811. He studied medicine in Haverhill and Hanover, New Hampshire, and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1814... (DR Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
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| March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He received a classical education and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover in 1808. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1811, commencing practice in Durham... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Arthur Livermore Arthur Livermore Arthur Livermore was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was the son of Samuel Livermore and brother of Edward St. Loe Livermore, both of whom served in the United States Congress. He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He received classical instruction from his parents and... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Matthew Harvey Matthew Harvey Matthew Harvey was a was a lawyer, politician, and long-serving United States federal judge from Hopkinton, New Hampshire.... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Aaron Matson Aaron Matson Aaron Matson was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He moved to Cheshire County, New Hampshire, where he was the county judge of probate.... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Whipple completed preparatory studies, moving to Warren, New Hampshire, in 1811. He studied medicine in Haverhill and Hanover, New Hampshire, and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1814... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
William Plumer, Jr. William Plumer, Jr. William Plumer, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, son of William Plumer.Born in Epping, Plumer attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. He graduated from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1809, and started his career as a lawyer in private practice... (Adams-Clay R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... ) |
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| March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 |
Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He received a classical education and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover in 1808. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1811, commencing practice in Durham... (Anti-J) |
Titus Brown Titus Brown Titus Brown was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Alstead, New Hampshire. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont in 1811. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Reading, Vermont in 1814... (Anti-J) |
Nehemiah Eastman Nehemiah Eastman Nehemiah Eastman was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. He attended the local academy in Gilmanton and then studied law. Admitted to the bar in 1807, he practiced in Farmington, New Hampshire.Eastman served as a member of the New Hampshire... (Anti-J) |
Jonathan Harvey Jonathan Harvey (congressman) Jonathan Harvey was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, brother of Matthew Harvey.Born in Sutton, New Hampshire, Harvey attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, 1811–1816, 1831–1834, and 1838–1840... (J) |
Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Whipple completed preparatory studies, moving to Warren, New Hampshire, in 1811. He studied medicine in Haverhill and Hanover, New Hampshire, and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1814... (Anti-J) |
Joseph Healy Joseph Healy Joseph Healy was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts. He completed preparatory studies and then worked as a hotel keeper. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (Anti-J) |
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| March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829 |
Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett Ichabod Bartlett was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He received a classical education and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover in 1808. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1811, commencing practice in Durham... (Adams) |
Titus Brown Titus Brown Titus Brown was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Alstead, New Hampshire. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont in 1811. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Reading, Vermont in 1814... (Adams) |
David Barker, Jr. David Barker, Jr. David Barker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Stratham, New Hampshire, Barker attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, and was graduated from Harvard University in 1815... (Adams) |
Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. Thomas Whipple, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Whipple completed preparatory studies, moving to Warren, New Hampshire, in 1811. He studied medicine in Haverhill and Hanover, New Hampshire, and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1814... (Adams) |
Joseph Healy Joseph Healy Joseph Healy was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts. He completed preparatory studies and then worked as a hotel keeper. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (Adams) |
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| March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 |
John Brodhead John Brodhead (New Hampshire) John Brodhead was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Lower Smithfield, Pennsylvania, Brodhead attended the common schools and Stroudsburg Academy. He studied theology and was ordained a minister. He was active in ministerial service for forty-four years... (J) |
Thomas Chandler Thomas Chandler (New Hampshire politician) Thomas Chandler August 10, 1772-January 2, 1866), was a politician from the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the brother of John Chandler and uncle of Zachariah Chandler.... (J) |
Joseph Hammons Joseph Hammons Joseph Hammons was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Cornish, Maine and educated by private tutors and in the common schools... (J) |
Henry Hubbard Henry Hubbard Henry Hubbard was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1829 to 1835, a Senator from New Hampshire during 1835 to 1841, and the Governor of New Hampshire from 1842 to 1844.-Early life:... (J) |
John W. Weeks John W. Weeks (New Hampshire) John Wingate Weeks was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, great uncle of John Wingate Weeks.Born in Greenland, New Hampshire, Weeks attended the common schools and learned the carpenter's trade... (J) |
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| March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833 |
Joseph M. Harper Joseph M. Harper Joseph Merrill Harper was a United States politician.He was a Jacksonian member for New Hampshire in the United States House of Representatives from 1831 to 1835. He was also acting governor of the state for a short time in 1831.-External links:*... (J) |
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| March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 |
Benning M. Bean Benning M. Bean Benning Moulton Bean was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, Bean attended public schools and received private tutoring. He then engaged in teaching and in agricultural pursuits. He served as Selectman for Moultonborough, 1811–1829 and 1832–1838, and... (J) |
Robert Burns Robert Burns (representative) Robert Burns was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Hudson, New Hampshire, Burns moved with his parents in childhood to Rumney in Grafton County. He studied medicine in Warren, New Hampshire, taught school, then attended Dartmouth Medical School in 1815. He returned to Warren and... (J) |
Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States and is the only President from New Hampshire. Pierce was a Democrat and a "doughface" who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Pierce took part in the Mexican-American War and became a brigadier general in the Army... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837 |
Samuel Cushman Samuel Cushman Samuel Cushman was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and attended the common schools... (J) |
Joseph Weeks Joseph Weeks Joseph Weeks was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was the grandfather of Joseph Weeks Babcock who represented Wisconsin in the United States Congress from 1893-1907. He was born in Warwick, Massachusetts, where he attended the common schools... (J) |
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| March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
Charles G. Atherton Charles G. Atherton Charles Gordon Atherton was a Democratic Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.-Biography:The son of Charles Humphrey Atherton and Mary Ann Toppan-Atherton, Charles G. Atherton was born in Amherst, New Hampshire on 4 July 1804... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
James Farrington James Farrington James Farrington was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Conway, New Hampshire and attended the common schools there. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine in 1814... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
Jared W. Williams Jared W. Williams Jared Warner Williams was an American lawyer and politician from Lancaster, New Hampshire. He graduated from Brown University at Providence, Rhode Island in 1818.... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
Edmund Burke Edmund Burke (congressman) Edmund Burke was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Westminster, Vermont, Burke attended the public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1826, commencing practice in Colebrook, New Hampshire. He moved to Claremont, New Hampshire, in 1833 and assumed editorial... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
Ira Allen Eastman Ira Allen Eastman Ira Allen Eastman was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, nephew of Nehemiah Eastman.Born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, Eastman attended the local schools. He was graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1829. He studied and was admitted to the bar in 1832, commencing... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
Tristram Shaw Tristram Shaw Tristram Shaw was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Hampton, New Hampshire in 1786. He completed preparatory studies there.... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
John Randall Reding John Randall Reding John Randall Reding was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Reding attended the common schools... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 |
Moses Norris, Jr. (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
John P. Hale John P. Hale John Parker Hale was an American politician and lawyer from New Hampshire. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and in the United States Senate from 1847 to 1853 and again from 1855 to 1865. He was the first senator to make a stand against slavery... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 |
Mace Moulton Mace Moulton Mace Moulton was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1796. He attended the public schools and served as the sheriff of Hillsborough County in 1845.... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
James Hutchins Johnson James Hutchins Johnson James Hutchins Johnson was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.-Business:He owned and operated a lumber mill. He was deputy sheriff of Grafton County in 1824 and 1825... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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