John Endicott (Dedham), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Endicott (Dedham)

Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1764

Place of Birth: Canton, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1857

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

John Endicott (February 14, 1764 – January 31, 1857) was an American politician from Dedham, Massachusetts. Endicott was born in Canton, Massachusetts on February 14, 1764 and lived on East Street in Dedham.Endicott held many public offices and was an active and influential citizen of Dedham.
He was a Representative to the Great and General Court from 1805 to 1814, and again in 1816, 1830, and 1834.
He became a Senator from 1817 to 1819 and from 1831 to 1833.
Endicott was also a member of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820–1821 and a Presidential Elector in 1824, as well as being a member of the Executive Council from 1827 to 1830.Endicott was chosen deacon of the First Church and Parish in Dedham in 1833 and held that office for many years.
He was the first President of the Norfolk Mutual Fire Insurance Company.Endicott died in Dedham, January 31, 1857.
In 1867, the East Street School, located at the site of the present day St.
Luke's Church, was renamed the Endicott School in his honor.