Cary, Shepard, 1805-1866
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U.S. representative and businessman from Maine; b. in New Salem, Mass.; moved with parents to Houlton, Me., 1822 where engaged in extensive lumber operations and also in agricultural and mercantile pursuits; state legislator (1832-1853, 1862); elected as Democrat to 28th Congress in 1844 and served until 3 Mar. 1845; candidate of Liberty Party for Governor in 1854.
From the description of Shepard Cary papers, 1829-1857. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 79461837
U.S. representative and businessman from Maine; b. in New Salem, Mass.; moved with parents to Houlton, Me., 1822, where engaged in extensive lumber operations and also in agricultural and mercantile pursuits; state legislator (1832-1853, 1862); elected as Democrat to 28th Congress in 1844 and served until 3 Mar. 1845; candidate of Liberty Party for Governor in 1854.
From the description of Shepard Cary papers, 1832-1895 (bulk 1845-1862). (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70977843
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Subjects:
- Business enterprises
- Lumbering
- Lumber trade
Occupations:
- Businessmen
- Legislators
- Legislators
Places:
- Maine--Houlton (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Maine (as recorded)
- Maine--Houlton (as recorded)
- Houlton (Me.) (as recorded)
- Maine--Aroostook County (as recorded)
- Maine (as recorded)
