Josiah Bartlett
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 | November 21, 1729 Amesbury, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 19, 1795 (aged 65) Kingston, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Bartlett |
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Josiah Bartlett Media
Josiah Bartlett House in Kingston, New Hampshire, a National Historic Landmark listing, built in 1774
Painted by Edwin Tryon Billings, mezzotint, after a portrait by John Trumbull. The original by Trumbull hangs in the State House in Concord, New Hampshire