James Converse

James Converse
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1699, 1702 – 1704
Member for Woburn in the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1680 – 1706 (intermittent)
Selectman in the town of Woburn [1]
In office 1680 – 1706 (intermittent)
Town clerk of Woburn [1]
In office 1689 – 1700 (intermittent)
Personal details
Born	James Converse (1645-11-16)November 16, 1645 Woburn, Massachusetts
Died	July 8, 1706(1706-07-08) (aged 60)
Spouse	Hanna Carter ​ (m. 1689)​ [2]
Military service
Allegiance	England
Branch/service	Provincial troops and militia of Massachusetts Bay
Years of service	1689?-1706
Rank	Major of provincial forces Lieutenant colonel of militia
Commands	Massachusetts forces on the northern frontier 1692 Massachusetts forces in the field 1706
Battles/wars	King William's War Church's Second Expedition 1690 Defense of Wells 1691 Defense of Wells 1692 Queen Anne's War

James Converse (November 16, 1645 – July 8, 1706) was a farmer, soldier and office holder in Massachusetts, distinguishing himself as a military leader during the French and Indian Wars. Prominent in public affairs, he also served as a speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.