John Endicott (February 14, 1764 – January 31, 1857) was an American politician from

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. Endicott was born in

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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

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to the

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from 1805 to 1814, and again in 1816, 1830, and 1834. He became a

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from 1817 to 1819 and from 1831 to 1833. Endicott was also a member of the

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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

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in 1833 and held that office for many years. He was the first President of the

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. 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.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Endicott, John Members of the Massachusetts General Court People from Canton, Massachusetts 1857 deaths 1764 births Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Massachusetts state senators 1824 United States presidential electors Members of the Massachusetts Governor's Council Businesspeople from Dedham, Massachusetts Deacons at First Church and Parish in Dedham