Contributed by Maine State Archives
Description
Joseph Williamson (1789-1854), a native of Connecticut, studied law and set up a practice in Belfast.
He was Hancock County Attorney from 1820-1827 when Waldo County was organized and he then became Waldo County Attorney.
He served in the Maine Senate from 1832 to 1834 and was president the last two years.
In 1839 he ran unsuccessfully for Congress, shortly after which he withdrew from the Democratic party and became a Whig.
In addition to his political and legal careers, Joseph Williamson was a successful businessman, banker and newspaper editor.
He was the second brother to be president of the Maine Senate
About This Item
- Title: Joseph Williamson, Belfast, ca. 1860
- Creation Date: circa 1860
- Subject Date: circa 1833
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 7.6 cm x 5 cm
- Local Code: S18
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Williamson, Joseph, 1789-1854--Portraits
- Cartes de visite
- Legislators--Maine
- Lawyers--Maine
- Maine. Legislature. Senate
People
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Maine State Archives84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
(207) 287-5790
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