Caleb Stetson
American politician
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Caleb Stetson (January 6, 1801 – January 1885) was an American businessman and politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Democrat, in 1852 he was elected to serve in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In the legislature he was the Chairman of the House Committee on Banking. He was a member of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1853. He was also an early promoter and president of the South Shore Railroad.[1] He lost property in the Great fire of Boston.[2]
BornJanuary 6, 1801
DiedJanuary 1885 (aged 83–84)
SpouseSusannah Hunt
Caleb Stetson | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the Norfolk district | |
| In office 1853 | |
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| Born | January 6, 1801 |
| Died | January 1885 (aged 83–84) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susannah Hunt |
| Children | Albert Everett Stetson |
| Occupation | Shoe Manufacturer |
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