Jonathan Grout

U.S. Congressperson

1737 – 1807

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Who was Jonathan Grout?

Jonathan Grout was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. Grout was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and served in the First United States Congress.

Grout built the first optical telegraph in the United States, connecting Martha's Vineyard and Boston.

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Born
Jul 23, 1737
United States of America
Died
Sep 8, 1807

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on July 23, 2013

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