Edward Dowse

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Edward Dowse (October 22 1756 – September 3 1828) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Charlestown Dowse moved to Dedham. After the Revolution he became a shipmaster and engaged in the East Indian and China carrying trade.Dowse was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress and served from March 4 1819 until May 26 1820 when he resigned. He died in Dedham on September 3 1828 and was interred in the Old Cemetery.

active years end date

1820-05-26

active years start date

1819-03-04

birth date

1756-10-22

birth place

Charlestown Boston

death date

1828-09-03

death place

Dedham Massachusetts

party

Democratic-Republican Party

region

Massachusetts's 13th congressional district