Daniel Blaisdell
American politician (1762-1833)
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Daniel Blaisdell (January 22, 1762 – January 10, 1833) was an American teacher, farmer, politician and judge. He served as a United States representative from New Hampshire, as a member of the New Hampshire Senate and as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives during the early 1800s.
Daniel Blaisdell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-Large district | |
| In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Carleton |
| Succeeded by | Josiah Bartlett, Jr. |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1824–1825 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| In office 1814–1815 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1812–1813 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1762 |
| Died | January 10, 1833 (aged 70) Canaan, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wells Cemetery Canaan, New Hampshire |
| Citizenship | U.S. |
| Party | Federalist Party |
| Spouse | Sally Springer Blaisdell |
| Children | 12 |
| Profession | Teacher Farmer Politician Judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1776-1777 1812-1812 |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
Early life
Born in Amesbury in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Blaisdell was the son of Elijah and Mary (Sargent) Blaisdell.[1] He attended the public schools and served in the American Revolutionary War from August 1776 - August 1777. After his war service, Blaisdell moved to Canaan, New Hampshire, in 1780. He taught school, engaged in agricultural pursuits and acquired some legal knowledge.
Political career
He was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1793, 1795, and 1799 and served as a member of the Governor's council from 1803 to 1808.[2] He was a moderator of Canaan in 1808, 1809, 1812, 1822, 1824, 1826, and 1830.[3]
Elected as a Federalist candidate to the United States House of Representatives, he served in the Eleventh Congress from March 4, 1809, to March 3, 1811.[4] After leaving Congress, he served in the War of 1812.[5] He again being a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and served in that capacity during 1812, 1813, 1824, and 1825. He served as selectman of Canaan in 1813, 1815, and 1818.[6] He resumed his agricultural pursuits, and was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1814 and 1815.[7] He served as Chief Justice of the court of sessions in 1822.[8]