Samuel Lathrop was born on May 1, 1772, on the western side of Springfield (which would later be incorporated as a separate town in 1774) in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. He was the son of Reverend Joseph Lathrop, longtime pastor of the First Church of West Springfield. He pursued classical studies and graduated from Yale College in 1792.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in West Springfield. Lathrop served as West Springfield's clerk and treasurer from 1796 to 1798, and was town meeting moderator eight years. From 1817 to 1821 he served as Hampden County Attorney.
Lathrop was elected as a Federalist to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses, reelected as an Adams-Clay Federalist to the Eighteenth Congress, and reelected as an Adams candidate to the Nineteenth Congress (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1827). He served as chairman of the Committee on Revisal and Unfinished Business (Seventeenth and Eighteenth Congresses). In 1824 Lathrop ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Massachusetts, losing to Levi Lincoln, Jr. Lathrop was the last Federalist nominee for Massachusetts governor.
After leaving Congress Lathrop resumed the practice of law and became a gentleman farmer. He served as member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1829 and 1830 and served as President pro tempore. In 1831 and 1832 he ran unsuccessfully for governor as an Anti-Mason, losing both times to Lincoln. From 1829 to 1840 he was a trustee of Amherst College.
Death and burialedit
Lathrop died in West Springfield on July 11, 1846. He was interred in the Park Street Cemetery.
Familyedit
In 1797 Lathrop married Mary McCracken, and they were the parents of four sons and six daughters.
samuel, lathrop, 1772, july, 1846, representative, from, massachusetts, member, theu, house, representatives, from, massachusettsin, office, march, 1819, march, 1827preceded, byelijah, millssucceeded, byisaac, batesconstituency5th, district, 1819, district, 18. Samuel Lathrop May 1 1772 July 11 1846 was a U S Representative from Massachusetts Samuel LathropMember of theU S House of Representatives from MassachusettsIn office March 4 1819 March 3 1827Preceded byElijah H MillsSucceeded byIsaac C BatesConstituency5th district 1819 23 8th district 1823 27 Member of theMassachusetts SenateIn office May 1828 May 1831Personal detailsBorn 1772 05 01 May 1 1772Springfield Province of Massachusetts Bay British America now West Springfield DiedJuly 11 1846 1846 07 11 aged 74 West Springfield Massachusetts U S Political partyFederalistAlma materYale CollegeOccupationAttorney Contents 1 Biography 2 Death and burial 3 Family 4 ReferencesBiography editSamuel Lathrop was born on May 1 1772 on the western side of Springfield which would later be incorporated as a separate town in 1774 in the Province of Massachusetts Bay He was the son of Reverend Joseph Lathrop longtime pastor of the First Church of West Springfield He pursued classical studies and graduated from Yale College in 1792 He studied law was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in West Springfield Lathrop served as West Springfield s clerk and treasurer from 1796 to 1798 and was town meeting moderator eight years From 1817 to 1821 he served as Hampden County Attorney Lathrop was elected as a Federalist to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses reelected as an Adams Clay Federalist to the Eighteenth Congress and reelected as an Adams candidate to the Nineteenth Congress March 4 1819 March 3 1827 He served as chairman of the Committee on Revisal and Unfinished Business Seventeenth and Eighteenth Congresses In 1824 Lathrop ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Massachusetts losing to Levi Lincoln Jr Lathrop was the last Federalist nominee for Massachusetts governor After leaving Congress Lathrop resumed the practice of law and became a gentleman farmer He served as member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1829 and 1830 and served as President pro tempore In 1831 and 1832 he ran unsuccessfully for governor as an Anti Mason losing both times to Lincoln From 1829 to 1840 he was a trustee of Amherst College Death and burial editLathrop died in West Springfield on July 11 1846 He was interred in the Park Street Cemetery Family editIn 1797 Lathrop married Mary McCracken and they were the parents of four sons and six daughters References editUnited States Congress Samuel Lathrop id L000112 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Party political officesPreceded byHarrison Gray Otis Federalist nominee for Governor of Massachusetts1824 Succeeded byNonePreceded byHeman Lincoln Anti Masonic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts1831 1832 Succeeded byJohn Quincy AdamsU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byElijah H Mills Member of the U S House of Representatives from Massachusetts s 5th congressional districtMarch 4 1819 March 3 1823 Succeeded byJonas SibleyPreceded byAaron Hobart Member of the U S House of Representatives from Massachusetts s 8th congressional districtMarch 4 1823 March 3 1827 Succeeded byIsaac C BatesPolitical officesPreceded bySherman Leland 16th President of the Massachusetts Senate1829 1830 Succeeded byJames Fowler Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Samuel Lathrop amp oldid 1193867237, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,