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Danforth, Jonathan, 1628-1712
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Thomas Danforth was born in England in November 1622 or 1623, and at the age of 11, his family moved to Masssachusetts. In 1650, he was appointed treasurer of Harvard College, a position he held until becoming the steward in 1669. He had a long career in public service, holding positions in the Massachusetts legislature and as president of the Province of Maine. In his final years, he was an associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Notably, he served as a judge during ...
Danforth, Thomas, 1622-1699
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Danforth is best known as one of the judges in the Salem, Mass. witch trials. He was a deputy governor of Massachusetts. From the description of [Document] 1660 Aug. 3 / Th. Danforth. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 213329967 Thomas Danforth was an early resident of New England, a wealthy farmer who held several offices in colonial government and at Harvard College. Born in Suffolk County, England, he emigrated to America with his family in about 1635, where he was rais...
