Elisha Whittlesey

American politician
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Elisha Whittlesey

Summary

Elisha Whittlesey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington[2]. He was born on October 19, 1783[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 7, 1863[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elisha Whittlesey was born in Washington[2].
  • Elisha Whittlesey passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Elisha Whittlesey was born on October 19, 1783[3].
  • Elisha Whittlesey died on January 7, 1863[5].
  • Elisha Whittlesey is buried at Canfield Village Cemetery[9].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's father was John Sutton Whittlesey, Esq.[10].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's mother was Mary Whittlesey (Beale)[11].
  • Elisha Whittlesey held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Elisha Whittlesey worked as a politician[6].
  • Elisha Whittlesey worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Elisha Whittlesey held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Elisha Whittlesey held the position of Ohio state representative[14].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's education included a stint at Litchfield Law School[15].
  • Elisha Whittlesey is recorded as male[16].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Elisha Whittlesey was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].
  • Elisha Whittlesey was part of the conflict War of 1812[19].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's family name is recorded as Whittlesey[20].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's given name is recorded as Elisha[21].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's work location is recorded as Columbus[22].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's described at URL is recorded as http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Appletons%27_Cyclop%C3%A6dia_of_American_Biography/Whittlesey,%20Elisha[23].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's relative is recorded as Charles Whittlesey[24].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • Elisha Whittlesey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Washington[2], Elisha Whittlesey… he was born on October 19, 1783[3]. His father was John Sutton Whittlesey, Esq.[10]. His mother was Mary Whittlesey (Beale)[11].

Education

Elisha Whittlesey was educated at Litchfield Law School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Ohio state representative[14], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Elisha Whittlesey was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Elisha Whittlesey died on January 7, 1863[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Canfield Village Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Elisha Whittlesey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Elisha Whittlesey born?

Elisha Whittlesey was born in Washington[2].

Where did Elisha Whittlesey die?

Elisha Whittlesey died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Elisha Whittlesey's parents?

Elisha Whittlesey's father was John Sutton Whittlesey, Esq.[10]. Elisha Whittlesey's mother was Mary Whittlesey (Beale)[11].

What did Elisha Whittlesey do for work?

Elisha Whittlesey worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Elisha Whittlesey go to school?

Elisha Whittlesey was educated at Litchfield Law School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Ohio state representative
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Place of burial Canfield Village Cemetery
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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