Thomas Dwight

Thomas Dwight (October 29, 1758 – January 2, 1819) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Life Thomas Dwight was born in Springfield in the Province of Massachusetts Bay on October 29, 1758. Early life Dwight's father was Colonel Josiah Dwight (1715–1768) of the New England Dwight family, and mother was Elizabeth Buckminster (1731–1798). He was the oldest of five siblings. Education Dwight pursued preparatory studies, and graduated from Harvard College in 1778. Dwight studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Springfield.