Ebenezer Thayer

Ebenezer Thayer, Jr.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office
1793–1794
Preceded byNew office
Succeeded byAtherton Thayer
Personal details
BornAugust 21, 1746[1]
Braintree, Massachusetts[1]
DiedMay 30, 1809 (aged 62)[1]
Spouse(s)Rachel Thayer, m. December 19, 1772
OccupationFarmer
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/serviceMassachusetts provincial militia
Years of serviceMilitia
CommandsMassachusetts provincial militia
Battles/warsAmerican 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.

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