Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. | |
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2nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office October 24, 1791 – March 4, 1793 | |
President | George Washington |
Preceded by | Frederick Muhlenberg |
Succeeded by | Frederick Muhlenberg |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1795 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Roger Griswold |
United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office March 4, 1795 – June 10, 1796 | |
Preceded by | Stephen M. Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Uriah Tracy |
20th Governor of Connecticut | |
In office December 1, 1797 – August 7, 1809 | |
Lieutenant | John Treadwell |
Preceded by | Oliver Wolcott |
Succeeded by | John Treadwell |
4th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
In office January 5, 1796 – December 1, 1797 | |
Governor | Oliver Wolcott |
Preceded by | Oliver Wolcott |
Succeeded by | John Treadwell |
Personal details | |
Born |
March 26, 1740 Lebanon, Connecticut |
Died |
August 7, 1809 (aged 69) Lebanon, Connecticut |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) | Eunice Backus |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Occupation | Paymaster, comptroller |
Religion | Congregationalist |
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. (March 26, 1740 – August 7, 1809) was an American politician who served as the second Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, the second son of Jonathan Trumbull Sr. (the eventual Governor of Connecticut) and his wife Faith Robinson, daughter of Rev. John Robinson. Trumbull graduated from Harvard College in 1759, and gave the valedictory address when he received his master's degree in 1762.[1] His brother John Trumbull was a noted painter of the Revolution.
Career
State and local office
Carrying on the family's tradition of public service, Trumbull began with town and colony offices: lister, grand juror, surveyor of highways, justice of the peace, and selectman. In 1774 he was elected deputy. the first of seven terms representing Lebanon.[2] He served in the state legislature three times; from 1774 to 1775, from 1779 to 1780, and in 1788, serving as Speaker of the House in 1788.
Revolutionary War
Trumbull served in the Continental Army as paymaster general of the Northern Department from 28 July 1775 to 29 July 1778. He was included in the general orders of June 8, 1781: "Jonathan Trumbull. Esqr., Junior, is appointed Secretary to the Commander in Chief and to be respected accordingly." He served for the duration of the war as aide-de-camp to General George Washington until 28 December 1783.[3] After the war, he became an original member of the Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati.
United States Congress
Elected to the First, Second, and Third Congresses, Trumbull served in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1789 to March 3, 1795.[4] He was the Speaker of the House in the Second Congress, both preceded and succeeded by Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg. He did not seek re-election for a fourth term and instead ran for the United States Senate.
When Trumbull was elected to the United States Senate, he served from March 4, 1795 to June 10, 1796.[5]
Governor of Connecticut
On June 10, 1796, he resigned from the United States Senate to become Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. When the Governor died in December 1797, he became governor and was re-elected to eleven consecutive terms until his death in Lebanon, Connecticut.[6]
Personal life
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Trumbull married Eunice Backus. As a wedding present, his father built the Jonathan Trumbull House for him and his bride. Together, they had one son and four daughters:
- Jonathan Trumbull (b. December 24, 1767, d. January 14, 1768), who died young
- Faith Trumbull (b. February 1, 1769), who married Daniel Wadsworth (1771–1848), an artist and architect
- Mary Trumbull (b. December 27, 1777)
- Harriet Trumbull Silliman (b. September 2, 1783, d. January 1850), who married Benjamin Silliman (1779–1864), a scientist.
- Maria Trumbull (b. February 14, 1785).[7]
He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1804.[8]
Trumbull died August 7, 1809, aged 69 years and 134 days. He is interred at Trumbull Cemetery, Lebanon, Connecticut.[9] He was one the original members of the board of trustees of Bacon Academy.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull Jr.". National Governors Association. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.". Connecticut (CT) Sons of the American Revolution. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ↑ Lefkowitz, Arthur S.(2003). George Washington's Indispensable Men: The 32 Aides-de-Camp Who Helped Win the Revolution, Stackpole Books. Page 233.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull Jr.". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull Jr.". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull Jr.". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ↑ "Book of Members, 1780–2010: Chapter B" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ↑ The Connecticut quarterly. Connecticut Quarterly Co. 1896. pp. 125–.
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United States House of Representatives | ||
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New district | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1795 |
Succeeded by Roger Griswold |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Frederick Muhlenberg |
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives October 24, 1791 – March 4, 1793 |
Succeeded by Frederick Muhlenberg |
Preceded by Oliver Wolcott |
Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut 1796 – December 1797 |
Succeeded by John Treadwell |
Governor of Connecticut December 1797 – August 7, 1809 | ||
United States Senate | ||
Preceded by Stephen Mix Mitchell |
U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Connecticut March 4, 1795 – June 10, 1796 Served alongside: Oliver Ellsworth, James Hillhouse |
Succeeded by Uriah Tracy |