Partridge, George, 1740-1828

PARTRIDGE, George, a Delegate and a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Duxbury, Mass., February 8, 1740; was graduated from Harvard College in 1762; taught school in Kingston, Mass.; studied theology; delegate to the Provincial Congress in 1774 and 1775; member of the state house of representatives 1775-1779; sheriff of Plymouth County 1777-1812; Member of the Continental Congress 1779-1785; member of the state house of representatives in 1788; elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the First Congress and served from March 4, 1789, to August 14, 1790, when he resigned; endowed Partridge Seminary in Duxbury; died in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Mass., on July 7, 1828; interment in Mayflower Cemetery.

<p>George Partridge (February 8, 1740 – July 7, 1828) was an American teacher and politician. He represented Massachusetts as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a Representative in the U.S. House.</p>

<p>Partridge was born in Duxbury in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, and attended Harvard College, graduating in 1762 and obtaining a master's degree in 1765. He studied theology but never entered the active ministry. Instead, he became a school teacher in Kingston.</p>

<p>In 1774, Partridge was elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, a provisional government formed to replace the Massachusetts General Court which had been suspended by Royal Governor Gen. Thomas Gage.</p>

<ul><b>RACES</b>
<li>11/03/1794 MA - 2nd Southern Lost 22.07% (-42.54%)</li>
<li>11/02/1792 MA District 3 - Bristol & Plymouth - 1st Trial Lost 1.20% (-44.15%)</li>
<li>11/02/1792 MA Presidential Elector - District 03 Lost 3.73% (-17.83%)</li>
<li>11/26/1790 MA District 5 - 2nd Trial Lost 2.43% (-55.52%)</li>
<li>10/04/1790 MA District 5 - 1st Trial Lost 3.80% (-31.55%)</li>
<li>12/18/1788 MA District 5 Won 90.43% (+85.38%)</li>
<li>12/31/1786 MA Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1781 MA Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1780 MA Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1779 MA Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1778 MA Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
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