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Lyman Law | |
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| Born | (1770-08-19)August 19, 1770 |
| Died | February 3, 1842(1842-02-03) (aged 71) New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Learned |
| Relations | Jonathan Law (grandfather) |
| Children | John andWilliam |
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| Education | Yale College |
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Lyman Law (August 19, 1770 – February 3, 1842), son ofRichard Law and father ofJohn Law andWilliam Henry Law, was aUnited States representative fromConnecticut.
Lyman Law was born on August 19, 1770, inNew London, Connecticut, toRichard Law. His grandfather wasJonathan Law.[1][2] He pursued classical studies and was graduated fromYale College in 1791. He studiedlaw and was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice in New London.[1]
Law was a member of theConnecticut State House of Representatives in 1801, 1802, 1806, 1809, 1810, 1819, and 1826, and served as speaker in 1806, 1809, and 1810. He was elected as aFederalist to the Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1817).[1] He then returned to practicing law.[1] He was the sixth Grand Master of the MasonicGrand Lodge of Connecticut, serving from 1821 to 1822.[1]
Law married Elizabeth Learned, daughter ofAmasa Learned.[2] His sonJohn Law served as United States Representative fromIndiana and his sonWilliam Henry Law was a member of theConnecticut General Assembly.[1][2]
Law died in New London on February 3, 1842, and was originally buried in the "Second Burial Ground" and was reburied in Cedar Grove Cemetery in 1851.[1]
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromConnecticut's at-large congressional district 1811-1817 | Succeeded by |
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