Joshua Gage (August 7, 1763 – January 24, 1831) was a

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. Born in

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, Gage completed preparatory studies. In 1795, he moved to Augusta (then a part of Massachusetts'

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). He was a master mariner, and subsequently became engaged in mercantile pursuits. Gage was the Chairman of the Augusta, Massachusetts, Board of Selectmen, in 1803. He served as member of the

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, and served in the

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. He also served as Treasurer of Kennebec County from 1810 to 1831. Gage was elected as a

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to the

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Congress (March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819). After leaving the House Gage served as member of the Executive Council of Maine in Governor Parris' administration. Gage died in Augusta on January 24, 1831.

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