BOURNE,
Shearjashub
(1746—1806)
BOURNE, Shearjashub, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in
Barnstable, Mass., June 14, 1746; was graduated from Harvard College
in 1764; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice
in Boston; member of the State house of representatives 1782-1785
and 1788-1790; member of the convention in 1788 which ratified the
Constitution; elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the
Second and Third Congresses (March 4, 1791-March 3, 1795); served as
justice of the court of common pleas of Suffolk County from 1799
until his death in Boston, Mass., March 11, 1806.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress,
1771-Present
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