DWIGHT, Henry Williams [1788-1845] -- American congressman, Colonel

Henry Williams Dwight, congressman, was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 26 February 1788; died in New York City, 21 February 1845. His father, of the same name, was a soldier of the Revolution, and treasurer of Berkshire County from 1784 till 1804. Henry [the younger] was educated at Williams, became a lawyer in Stoekbridge, and in the war of 1812 was aide to General Whiton, with the rank of colonel. He was a member of the[state] legislature in 1818 and 1834, and served five successive terms in congress 1821 till 1831. Colonel Dwight, fond of fine stock, was one of the first^† importers of merino sheep and Devonshire cattle. APPLE  
 

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1834

• Grandfather: ¤DWIGHT, Joseph
• Brother: ¤DWIGHT, Louis
• Brother: ¤DWIGHT, Edwin Welles, Rev.