Josiah Quincy

Josiah Quincy 1772-1864

Josiah Quincy was born in Braintree (later Quincy), Massachusetts.

Josiah Quincy was a Federalist. 

1790 - Graduating from Harvard top of his class

1793 - Opens law practice

1804 - Enters senate

January 25, 1812 - Speech on Maritime Rights before Congress

June 18, 1812 - The War of 1812 begins

1813 - Resigns congressional seat, returns to Massachusetts

Mayor of Boston (five terms)

December 15, 1814, to January 5, 1815 - Hartford Convention.

February 17, 1815 - The War of 1812 ends

1828 to 1843 - President of Harvard College

1864 - Death in Boston