Timothy Thompson Sawyer | |
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Fourth Mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts |
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In office 1855 – 1857 |
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Preceded by | James Adams |
Succeeded by | James Dana |
Member of the Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex District |
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In office 1858 – 1858 |
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Preceded by | Joseph White |
Succeeded by | Eugene L. Norton |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives |
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In office 1857 – 1857 |
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Member of the School Committee of the Town of Charlestown, Massachusetts |
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In office 1843 – 1845 |
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Town Assessor of the Town of Charlestown, Massachusetts |
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In office 1841 – 1841 |
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Personal details | |
Born | January 7, 1817 Charlestown, Massachusetts |
Died | September 4, 1905 Magnolia, Massachusetts |
Residence | 46 High Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts |
Occupation | Ship's Chandeler, Ice Business, Banker |
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Timothy Thompson Sawyer (January 7, 1817 – September 4, 1905) was a Massachusetts politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, and as the fourth mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Sawyer was born January 7, 1817 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, to William and Susana (Thompson) Sawyer. Sawyer was educated in the Charlestown public schools.
After he left school, Sawyer went to work for an uncle who was engaged in the ship chancellery and hardware business. Sawyer later carried on the business himself for a number of years.