Theophilus Bradbury

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Theophilus Bradbury (November 13, 1739; Newbury, Massachusetts – September 6, 1803; Newburyport, Massachusetts) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College in 1757; taught school and studied law in Portland, Maine; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Portland in 1761; moved to Newburyport, Mass., in 1764 and continued the practice of law; member of the State senate 1791-1794; elected as a Federalist to the Fourth and Fifth Congresses and served from March 4, 1795, until July 24, 1797, when he resigned; appointed judge of the supreme court of Massachusetts in 1797, which position he held until his death; member of the electoral college in 1800; died in Newburyport, Mass., September 6, 1803; interment in Old Hill Burying Ground in Newburyport.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by David Cobb

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 11th congressional district March 4, 1795 – July 24, 1797

Succeeded by Bailey Bartlett