Soloman Southwick

Background

Southwick, Soloman was born on December 25, 1773 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Soloman and Ann (Gardner) Southwick.

Education

Founded (with John Barber) circulating library of 400 volumes, 1799. An organizer Apprentices’ Library. Clerk New York Assembly, 1803-1807.

Clerk New York State Senate, 1807.

Owner, editor Albany Register, 1808-1817. State printer until 1814.

Lost influence in Republican Party, circa 1813. Edited Christian Visitant, 1815-1816, Plough Boy (1st agricultural periodical in Albany County), 1819-1823, National.

Career

Partner anti-Federalist paper Albany (New York) Register, circa 1795-1800.

Achievements

• Soloman Southwick has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Jane Barber, March 31, 1795, 9 children including Alfred.

Father:

Soloman Southwick

Mother:

Ann (Gardner) Southwick

Spouse:

Jane Barber