Ebenezer Thayer

American politician

Ebenezer Thayer, Jr.

Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office
1793–1794
Preceded by| New office
Succeeded by| Atherton Thayer
Personal details
Born| August 21, 1746[1]
Braintree, Massachusetts[1]
Died| May 30, 1809 (aged 62)[1]
Spouse(s)| Rachel Thayer, m. December 19, 1772
Occupation| Farmer
Military service
Allegiance|  United States of America
Branch/service| Massachusetts provincial militia
Years of service| Militia
Commands| Massachusetts provincial militia
Battles/wars| American Revolutionary War

Ebenezer Thayer, Jr. (August 21, 1746 – May 30, 1809) was a Massachusetts farmer, military officer, town official, and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council; and, from 1793 to 1794, as the first sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts.[2]

The Braintree Instructions, drafted by John Adams, were addressed to Thayer's father, Ebenezer Thayer, Esq., from his constituents in Braintree.

## Military service

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During the American Revolutionary War Thayer was active in recruiting men in his home town and in leading them in the war.[1]

## Family

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His half-brother was Atherton Thayer.

Over a number of generations the Thayer family became known as a Boston Brahmin family and descended from early settlers and brothers Thomas Thayer (1596–1665) and Richard Thayer (1601–1664).[3]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d Roberts, Oliver Ayer (1897), History of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, Now Called the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. 1637-1888 Volume II,- 1738-1821, Boston, Massachusetts: Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, p. 239
2. ^ "History". Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
3. ^ "Descendants of Thomas Thayer". freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2017-06-01.

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