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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 and William |
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| Education | Yale College |
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Lyman Law (August 19, 1770 – February 3, 1842), son of Richard Law and father of John Law and William Henry Law, was a United States representative from Connecticut.
Early life
[edit]was born on August 19, 1770, in New London, Connecticut, to Richard Law. His grandfather was Jonathan Law.[1][2] He pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1791. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice in New London.[1]
Career
[edit]Law was a member of the Connecticut 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 a Federalist 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 Masonic Grand Lodge of Connecticut, serving from 1821 to 1822.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Law married Elizabeth Learned, daughter of Amasa Learned.[2] His son John Law served as United States Representative from Indiana and his son William Henry Law was a member of the Connecticut 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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Law, Lyman". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ^ a b c "Obituary". Journal and Courier. 1881-03-28. p. 2. Retrieved 2026-01-10 – via Newspapers.com.👁 Open access icon
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