Ebeneezer Thayer

Ebeneezer Thayer, Jr.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office
1793–1794
Preceded by New office
Succeeded by Atherton Thayer
Personal details
Born August 21, 1746[1]
Braintree, Massachusetts[1]
Died May 30, 1809[1]
Spouse(s) Rachel Thayer, m. December 19, 1772
Occupation Farmer
Military service
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch Massachusetts provincial militia
Years of service Militia
Commands Massachusetts provincial militia
Battles/wars American Revolutionary War

Ebeneezer Thayer, Jr. (August 21, 1746 – May 30, 1809) was a Massachusetts farmer, military officer, town official, and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council; and, from 1793 to 1794, as the first sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts.[2]

Military service

During the American Revolutionary War Thayer was active in recruiting men in his home town and in leading them in the war.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Roberts, Oliver Ayer (1897), History of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, Now Called the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. 1637-1888 Volume II,- 1738-1821, Boston, Massachusetts: Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, p. 239
  2. "History". Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved October 25, 2016.


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