Jonathan Grout
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Jonathan Grout | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | George Thatcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1737 |
| Died | September 8, 1807 (aged 70) |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Jonathan Grout (July 23, 1737 – September 8, 1807) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. Grout was born in Lunenburg in the Province of Massachusetts Bay and served in the First United States Congress.[1]
His son, Jonathan Grout Jr., built the first optical telegraph in the United States, connecting Martha's Vineyard and Boston.[2][3]
A descendant of his was Edward M. Grout (1861–1931), a lawyer and New York City Comptroller.
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