Theodore Sedgwick
1746–1813 (age 67)
Lawyer/Politician
Biography
Theodore Sedgwick was a lawyer and statesman whose voice shaped early American jurisprudence and governance. He was known for championing individual rights and serving with civility in both the Massachusetts statehouse and Congress, earning the respect of fellow citizens.
He lies in Stockbridge Cemetery, where his legal acumen and dignified stewardship remain part of the story of a nation striving to uphold its ideals.