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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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Sawyer was born January 7, 1817, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, to William and Susana (Thompson) Sawyer. Sawyer was educated in the Charlestown public schools.[3][5]
After 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]
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