Kent, Edward, 1802-1877

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Dates:
Birth 1802-01-08
Death 1877-05-19

Biographical notes:

Kent began practicing law in Bangor, Maine in 1825 after graduating from Harvard. He held a number of political positions in the state including representative in the state legislature; mayor of Bangor; and governor (1838-1839 and 1841-1842). In 1842 he returned to law practice and became a justice on the Maine Supreme Court

From the description of Edward Kent papers, 1840-1905. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 459796485

Epithet: of Boughton, county Northamptonshire

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000576.0x0000fc

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Subjects:

  • Chautauquas
  • Manuscripts

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Places:

  • Maine (as recorded)
  • Mayo, county of, Ireland (as recorded)
  • Maine (as recorded)
  • Baker (-), Northamptonshire (as recorded)
  • Hanslope, Buckinghamshire (as recorded)
  • Iowa--Charles City (as recorded)
  • Maine (as recorded)

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