James Lloyd (Massachusetts)
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| In office June 9, 1808 – May 1, 1813 (Class 1) June 5, 1822 – May 23, 1826 (Class 2) |
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| Preceded by | John Quincy Adams (Class 1) Harrison Gray Otis (Class 2) |
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| Succeeded by | Christopher Gore (Class 1) Nathaniel Silsbee (Class 2) |
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| Born | December 1769 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 5, 1831 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Merchant |
James Lloyd (December, 1769–April 5, 1831) was a Federalist United States Senator from Massachusetts during the early years of the United States.
Born in Suffolk County, Lloyd attended Boston Latin School and Harvard College, graduating in 1787. A merchant by trade, he was a Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1800–01 and served in the Massachusetts Senate in 1804. In 1808, upon the resignation of Senator John Quincy Adams, he was elected to the US Senate, serving until his resignation on May 1, 1813. Upon the resignation of Senator Harrison Gray Otis in 1822, he was again elected and reelected, serving until his resignation on May 23, 1826. He died in New York City and is buried in King's Chapel Burying Ground in Boston.
On February 28, 1812, Mr. Lloyd gave a speech in the Senate of the United States on the Bill "Concerning the Naval Establishment".
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This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| Preceded by John Quincy Adams |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Massachusetts 1808– 1813 Served alongside: Timothy Pickering, Joseph B. Varnum |
Succeeded by Christopher Gore |
| Preceded by Harrison Gray Otis |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Massachusetts 1822 –1826 Served alongside: Elijah H. Mills |
Succeeded by Nathaniel Silsbee |
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