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History of Washington, (Sullivan County) New HampshireOur database does not include an historic photo for Washington, (Sullivan County) New Hampshire, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Joseph Healy Joseph Healy, representative, was born in Cheshire, N.H., in 1776. He served in the state senate in 1824; was a representative in the 19th and 20th congresses, 1825-29; a member of the committee on Revolutionary claims; and a state councillor, 1829-32. He died at Washington, N.H., Oct. 10, 1861. A Biography of John Plummer Healy John Plummer Healy, lawyer, was born in Washington, N.H., Dec. 28, 1810; son of the Hon. Joseph Healy. He was graduated from Dartmouth in 1835 and studied law under Daniel Webster, whose law partner he became on being admitted to the bar. He declined the chief justiceship of California and also the office of chief justice of the supreme court of Massachusetts. He was elected a representative in the Massachu setts legislature in 1840 and was several times reelected. He was a state senator, 1854-56, and solicitor of the city of Boston, 1856-82. Dartmouth conferred upon him the degree of LL.D. in 1871. He died in Boston, Mass., Jan. 4, 1882. |
New Hampshire Facts: Sullivan County Facts: Seat: NewportEstablished: 1827 Formed from: Cheshire Washington is situated 448 meters above sea level. |