Adams Wasn't Only Politician to Die in the Capitol


Francis Malbone (1759-1809) — of Rhode Island. Born in Newport, Newport County, R.I., March 20, 1759. U.S. Representative from Rhode Island at-large, 1793-97; member of Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1807; U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1809; died in office 1809. Died on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1809 (age 50 years, 76 days). Interment at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
Thomas Tyler Bouldin (1781-1834) — of Virginia. Born near Charlotte Court House, Charlotte County, Va., 1781. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1829-33, 1833-34 (5th District 1829-33, 8th District 1833-34); died in office 1834. Died while addressing the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., February 11, 1834 (age about 52 years). Interment in private or family graveyard; cenotaph at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Relatives: Brother of James Wood Bouldin (1792-1854); ancestor *** of David M. Steele III.
Political family: Bouldin family of Charlotte County, Virginia.
See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

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