18 Facts About Samuel Fessenden

Samuel Fessenden was an American attorney, abolitionist, and politician.

Samuel Fessenden served in both houses of the Massachusetts state legislature before Maine became a separate state.

Samuel Fessenden was elected as major general in the state militia.

Samuel Fessenden was considered a leader among his professional peers.

Samuel Fessenden's father was the Rev William Fessenden, who graduated from Harvard College in 1768 and became the first minister of Fryeburg and was active politically, being elected more than once to the Massachusetts state legislature.

Samuel Fessenden received his early education at Fryeburg Academy in his hometown.

Samuel Fessenden then studied law with Judge Dana, of Fryeburg, and Daniel Webster.

Samuel Fessenden began his law practice at New Gloucester.

In 1822, Samuel Fessenden moved with his family to Portland, Maine, which offered more opportunities.

Samuel Fessenden was an ardent Federalist and one of the early members of the anti-slavery party in Maine.

Samuel Fessenden was an early supporter of the emerging United States Republican Party.

For forty years Samuel Fessenden was considered the leader of the bar to which he belonged.

Samuel Fessenden published two orations and a treatise on the institution, duties, and importance of juries.

Samuel Fessenden's son, William Pitt Fessenden, was born on October 16,1806, to Ruth Greene, who was not married to Samuel.

Samuel Fessenden married Deborah Chandler in 1813, and they had several children.

Samuel Fessenden had been graduated from Bowdoin College in 1861.

Samuel Fessenden began to study law, but soon entered the military service as second lieutenant in the Second Maine Battery, November 30,1861.

Samuel Fessenden was promoted to first lieutenant on June 3,1862, and became aide to Gen.