William Lattimore (February 9, 1774 – April 3, 1843) was Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi Territory.

William Lattimore
Delegate to the
U.S. House of Representatives
from the Mississippi Territory's
at-large district
In office
March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817
Preceded byGeorge Poindexter
Succeeded byCowles Mead (Elect)
In office
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807
Preceded byThomas M. Green Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge Poindexter
Personal details
Born(1774-02-09)February 9, 1774
Norfolk, Virginia, British America
DiedApril 3, 1843(1843-04-03) (aged 69)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican

Biography

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Early life

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William Lattimore was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 9, 1774. He attended the common schools, where he studied medicine.

Career

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He moved to Natchez, Mississippi Territory, and practiced his profession. When the Mississippi Territory was formed in 1798, he took an active part in the organization of the government.

He was elected as a Delegate to the 8th and 9th Congresses that lasted from March 4, 1803 to March 3, 1807. He was also elected to the 13th and 14th Congresses (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817) as well.

He was a delegate to the first State constitutional convention of Mississippi in 1817, appointed a censor of the medical profession under the constitution and code, and one of the commissioners to select the site for the seat of the new State government.

He was a candidate in the 1823 Mississippi gubernatorial election, losing to Walter Leake.[1]

Death

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He died in Natchez, Mississippi on April 3, 1843.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-07.

  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
from the Mississippi Territory's at-large congressional district

1803–1807
Succeeded by
Preceded by Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
from the Mississippi Territory's at-large congressional district

1813–1817
Succeeded by