Reuel Washburn
Reuel Washburn (May 23, 1793 – March 4, 1878) was an American judge and politician.
Born in Raynham, Massachusetts, Washburn graduated from Brown University in 1815. He then studied law in Paris, Maine and was admitted to the Maine bar. He moved to Livermore, Maine to practice law. In 1827 and 1828, Washburn served in the Maine State Senate. In 1829, Washburn served on the Maine Governor's Council. From 1832 to 1835 and 1841, Washburn served in the Maine House of Representatives. He also served as probate court judge. Washburn also ran for election to the United States House of Representatives three times. Washburn died suddenly in Livermore, Maine. His father was Israel Washburn II who also served in the Maine Legislature.[1][2][3] His son was Ganem W. Washburn, Wisconsin State Senator and circuit court judge.[4]
Notes
- ^ Freemasonry in Maine 1762-1945, Ralph J. Pollard, Biographical Sketch of Reuel Washburn
- ^ 'Obituary-Hon. Reul Washburn,' Boston Post, March 6, 1878, pg. 2
- ^ Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Maine Legislators database
- ^ "Judge Washburn Dies,' Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, October 7, 1907, pg. 1
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