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Birth	:	7 Mar 1733 Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	26 Jan 1806 New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Pennville IOOF Cemetery, Pennville, Jay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4943300, -85.1356600
Description	:	Continental Congressman and jurist. He graduated from Yale in 1751, studied law and became an attorney in 1755. He served in the Connecticut Assembly in 1765. In 1776 Law became a member of the Connecticut Council of Safety. He also became a member of the Governor's Council, serving until 1786. Law served in the Continental Congress in 1777, and again from 1781 to 1782. In 1784 he became Chief Judge of the New London County Court and the Superior Court, and a Justice of the state Supreme Court, serving until 1789. While serving on the bench Law also... Read More	Continental Congressman and jurist. He graduated from Yale in 1751, studied law and became an attorney in 1755. He served in the Connecticut Assembly in 1765. In 1776 Law became a member of the Connecticut Council of Safety. He also became a member of the Governor's Council, serving until 1786. Law served in the Continental Congress in 1777, and again from 1781 to 1782. In 1784 he became Chief Judge of the New London County Court and the Superior Court, and a Justice of the state Supreme Court, serving until 1789. While serving on the bench Law also served as Mayor of New London from 1784 until his death. In 1789 President Washington appointed him US District Judge for Connecticut, and he served until his death. Richard Law was the father of father of Lyman Law and the grandfather of John Law, both of whom served in Congress.

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Where is Richard Law Famous memorial's memorial?
Richard Law Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Pennville IOOF Cemetery, Pennville, Jay County, USA.
When did Richard Law Famous memorial death?
Richard Law Famous memorial death on 26 Jan 1806 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Law Famous memorial's memorial?
Latitude: 40.4943300
Longitude: -85.1356600

Family Members:

Spouse

Anna Prentis Law

(1743 - 1814)

Children

CPT Richard Law Jr.

(1763 - 1845)

Capt Benjamin Law

(1767 - 1812)

Lyman Law Famous memorial

(1770 - 1842)

Prentis Law

(1779 - 1811)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pennville IOOF Cemetery
Pennville, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4943300, -85.1356600

2. Hillside Cemetery
Pennville, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4946300, -85.1418300

3. Maple Lawn Cemetery
Pennville, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4942017, -85.1427994

4. Gilead Cemetery
Penn Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5307999, -85.1427994

5. West Grove Cemetery
Penn Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5317001, -85.1164017

6. Winters Cemetery
Knox Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4392014, -85.1502991

7. Center Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4460068, -85.0764313

8. Whiteman Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4287700, -85.1036700

9. Whicker Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4674988, -85.0344009

10. Claycomb Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4118996, -85.1306000

11. Ruple-Union Cemetery
Jackson Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5118170, -85.0287990

12. Wells Cemetery
Jackson Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5116800, -85.0282640

13. Whaley Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4124100, -85.0945830

14. Nottingham Cemetery
Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5816650, -85.1497879

15. Brooks Family Cemetery
Knox Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4044440, -85.1324990

16. Trenton South Cemetery
Blackford County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4482000, -85.2386000

17. Bloxsom Cemetery
Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5750008, -85.1932983

18. Trenton West Cemetery
Trenton, Blackford County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4499000, -85.2420000

19. Pleasantdale Cemetery
Blackford County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4948807, -85.2583694

20. Twibell South Cemetery
Montpelier, Blackford County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5153008, -85.2589035

21. Sager Cemetery
Greene Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4240330, -85.0393030

22. White Oak Cemetery
Jackson Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5638199, -85.0339737

23. Wayman Cemetery
Hartford City, Blackford County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4071710, -85.2162270

24. Hearn Cemetery
Wayne Township, Jay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4386230, -85.0152160