William S. Damrell

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William Shapleigh Damrell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	J. Wiley Edmands
Succeeded by	Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
Born	November 29, 1809 Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Died	May 17, 1860 Dedham, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican

William Shapleigh Damrell was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on November 29, 1809. He attended public schools, learned the art of printing and became the proprietor of a large printing establishment in Boston. He was elected as the candidate of the American Party to the Thirty-fourth Congress and as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1859). Damrell suffered a paralytic stroke before the expiration of his term, and was not a candidate for renomination in 1858. He resumed business activities, and died in Dedham on May 17, 1860. His interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery.

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• William S. Damrell at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by J. Wiley Edmands

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859

Succeeded by Charles F. Adams, Sr.