Summary
William Lattimore (February 9, 1774 – April 3, 1843) was Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi Territory.
William Lattimore | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Mississippi Territory's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | George Poindexter |
| Succeeded by | Cowles Mead (Elect) |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Green Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George Poindexter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1774 Norfolk, Virginia, British America |
| Died | April 3, 1843 (aged 69) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Biography edit
Early life edit
William Lattimore was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 9, 1774. He attended the common schools, where he studied medicine.
Career edit
He moved to Natchez, Mississippi Territory, and practiced his profession. When the Mississippi Territory was formed in 1798, he took an active part in the organization of the government.
He was elected as a Delegate to the 8th and 9th Congresses that lasted from March 4, 1803 to March 3, 1807. He was also elected to the 13th and 14th Congresses (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817) as well.
He was a delegate to the first State constitutional convention of Mississippi in 1817, appointed a censor of the medical profession under the constitution and code, and one of the commissioners to select the site for the seat of the new State government.
He was a candidate in the 1823 Mississippi gubernatorial election, losing to Walter Leake.[1]
Death edit
He died in Natchez, Mississippi on April 3, 1843.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- William Lattimore
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress