Background
Thayer, John R. was born on March 9, 1845 in at Douglass, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Mowry R. and Harriet (Morse) Thayer.
Thayer, John R. was born on March 9, 1845 in at Douglass, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Mowry R. and Harriet (Morse) Thayer.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1869. Admitted to bar, 1871, and since in practice at Worcester, Massachusetts.
Member Worcester Common Council, 1877-1881. Alderman, 1881-1885; candidate for mayor, 1887. Member Massachusetts General Court, 1880-1882, Senate, 1891, 1892.
Member 56th, 57th, 58th Congressts (1899-1905), 3d Massachusetts District.
Member Worcester Common Council, 1877-1881. Member Massachusetts General Court, 1880-1882, Senate, 1891, 1892. Member 56th, 57th, 58th Congressts (1899-1905), 3d Massachusetts District.
Married Charlotte H. Holmes, of Worcester, January 30, 1872.