Daniel Blaisdell
| Daniel Blaisdell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-Large district |
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In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Carleton |
| Succeeded by | Josiah Bartlett, Jr. |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
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In office 1824–1825 |
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| Member of the New Hampshire Senate | |
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In office 1814–1815 |
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| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
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In office 1812–1813 |
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| Personal details | |
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January 22, 1762 Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1833 (aged 70) Canaan Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wells Cemetery Canaan, New Hampshire |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Federalist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Springer Blaisdell |
| Children | Johnathan Blaisdell Timothy K Blaisdell Parritt Blaisedell Elijah Blaisdell |
| Profession | Teacher Farmer Politician Judge |
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch | Contenental Army United States Army |
| Battles/wars |
AmericanRevolutionary War United StatesWar of 1812 |
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.
Born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Blaisdell was the son of Elijah and Mary (Sargent) Blaisdell. 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.
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 1803–1808. He was a moderator of Canaan in 1808, 1809, 1812, 1822, 1824, 1826, and 1830.
Elected as a Federalist candidate to the United States House of Representatives, he served in the Eleventh Congress from March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811. After leaving Congress, he served in the War of 1812. 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. He resumed his agricultural pursuits, and was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1814 and 1815. He served as Chief Justice of the court of sessions in 1822.
Blaisdell died in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire, on January 10, 1833 (age 70 years, 354 days). He is interred at Wells Cemetery in Canaan.
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