Gayton P. Osgood

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Gayton Pickman Osgood was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts; born in Salem, Mass., July 4, 1797; was graduated from Harvard University in 1815; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Salem; moved to North Andover in 1819; member of the State house of representatives 1829-1831; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833-March 3, 1835); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1834; retired from public life and engaged in agricultural pursuits; died in Andover, Essex County, Mass., June 26, 1861; interment in the Old North Parish Burying Ground, North Andover.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by Jeremiah Nelson

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835

Succeeded by Caleb Cushing