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*[http://salem.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1657961?locg=63 Historical sketch of Salem] by Osgood, p. 59 | |||
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William Cogswell was elected mayor, Sept. 26, 1867, on the resignation of Mayor Roberts, and served in 1868-1869 and again in 1873-74. He was born in Bradford, Aug. 23, 1838 and graduated from Harvard Law School. He served in the Civil War as Captain in the 2nd Mass. Regiment and rose to the rank of Brigadier- general. He was with Sherman during his memorable march through Georgia. In 1870-71, he was a representative to the General Court.
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- Historical sketch of Salem by Osgood, p. 59
