William Gray (Massachusetts)
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| William Gray | |
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| In office 1810 – 1812 |
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| Governor | Elbridge Gerry |
| Preceded by | David Cobb |
| Succeeded by | William Phillips, Jr. |
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| Born | July 27, 1750 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 4, 1825 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
William Gray (June 27, 1750 - November 4, 1825) was a Massachusetts merchant and politician. Born into a lower class family in Boston, he managed to build his own business and rise through the state's political ranks, becoming the richest man in New England, and in the eyes of many the richest man in all of America. Prior to the war of 1812, William Gray had the largest private fleet in the United States with 60 square-rigged vessels.[1]
Gray first served as a state senator, before becoming lieutenant governor from 1810 to 1812. He married Elizabeth Chipman (May, 1756 - September 24, 1823) in 1782. Elizabeth was a pioneer in philanthropy, volunteering a significant portion of her time to helping the poorest citizens of Boston.
Elizabeth and William's son, Frances Eally Gray, was also a politician.
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| NAME | Gray, William |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Massachusetts merchant and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 27, 1750 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Boston |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 4, 1825 |
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| Preceded by David Cobb |
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 1810–1812 |
Succeeded by William Phillips, Jr. |
