Thomas Dawes (August 5, 1731 - January 2, 1809) was a Patriot who served as a colonel during the American Revolution and afterward assumed prominent positions in Massachusetts's government. His positions included state councillor, member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, and representative in both the House and Senate. August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Patriots (also known as Partisans, or Rebels) were British North American colonists who rebelled against the British monarchy during the American Revolution and established the independent states that became the United States of America. ... Colonel (IPA: or ) is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ... jetrin is gay with men ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ...

Dawes was born in Boston, 1731. Prior to the Revolution, he attended a regular school and worked as a mechanic. He ardently supported the Whigs, gaining infamy among Royalists; his house was raided by Redcoat invaders during the war. Later, he became active in politics, lived in a roomy house on Purchase Street beside John Adams, and worked as an architect and builder designing many notable buildings in Boston, including the Old Street House and the Brattle Street Church. He attended Old South Church in Deacon from 1786 until his death in 1809, and was a good friend of John Hancock. Boston is a town and small port c. ... A Mechanic is a person who fixes things (generally machinery) or works to keeps things operating properly. ... This article is about the British Whig party. ... The noun or adjective, Royalist, can have several shades of meaning. ... John Adams (October 31, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a politician and Founding Father of the United States of America who served both as that nations first Vice President (1789–1797), and as its second President (1797–1801). ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... Deacon is a role in the Christian Church which is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... John Hancock (January 12, 1737 (O.S.) – October 8, 1793 (N.S.)) was President of the Second Continental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation; first Governor of Massachusetts; and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. ...

Dawes married Hannah Blake on July 1, 1752. Their son Thomas (July 8, 1757 - July 21, 1825) was a jurist and an alumnus of Harvard University, graduating in 1777, and served in the Supreme Court from 1792 to 1802; he married Margaret Greenleaf. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... --69. ...

See also

Governors of Massachusetts Governor of Massachusetts Part the Second, Chapter II, Section I, Article I of the Massachusetts Constitution reads, There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled, The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and whose title shall be -- His Excellency. ...

References

Thomas Dawes at Eliot Family Genealogy