Introduction
Edward Dowse (October 22, 1756 – September 3, 1828) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Charlestown, Dowse moved to Dedham in March 1798.He purchased five acres of land around the Middle Post Road, today known as High Street.He lived in an already existing house at first, and then built a home on the land in 1804.His brother-in-law was Samuel Nicholson, the first captain of USS Constitution.
After the Revolution, he became a shipmaster and engaged in the East Indian and China carrying trade.Dowse was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress and served from March 4, 1819, until May 26, 1820, when he resigned. He also served as a representative to the Great and General Court in 1821. He died in Dedham on September 3, 1828. He is interred in the Old Village Cemetery.
Works cited
- Smith, Frank (1936). A History of Dedham, Massachusetts. Transcript Press, Incorporated. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- United States Congress. "Edward Dowse (id: D000477)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Nathaniel Ruggles |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts district 13 March 4, 1819 – May 26, 1820 |
Succeeded by William Eustis |