Jonathan Grout
Jonathan Grout | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | George Thatcher |
Personal details | |
Born |
Lunenburg, Massachusetts | July 23, 1737
Died |
September 8, 1807 70) Dover, New Hampshire | (aged
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Jonathan Grout (July 23, 1737 – September 8, 1807) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. Grout was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and served in the First United States Congress.[1]
Grout built the first optical telegraph in the United States, connecting Martha's Vineyard and Boston.[2]
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United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by District created |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th congressional district March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 |
Succeeded by George Thatcher |
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