James Converse

James Converse
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1699, 1702 – 1704
Member for Woburn in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1680 – 1706 (intermittent)
Selectman in the town of Woburn
In office
1680 – 1706 (intermittent)
Town clerk of Woburn
In office
1689 – 1700 (intermittent)
Personal details
BornJames Converse
(1645-11-16)November 16, 1645
DiedJuly 8, 1706(1706-07-08) (aged 60)
Spouse
Hanna Carter
(m. 1689)
Military service
Allegiance England
Branch/service Provincial troops and militia of Massachusetts Bay
Years of service1689?-1706
RankMajor of provincial forces
Lieutenant colonel of militia
Commands
  • Massachusetts forces on the northern frontier 1692
  • Massachusetts forces in the field 1706
Battles/warsKing William's War Queen Anne's War
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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.