Background
Thayer, William Makepeace was born on February 23, 1820 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Davis and Betsey (McKepiece) Thayer.
Thayer, William Makepeace was born on February 23, 1820 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Davis and Betsey (McKepiece) Thayer.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1843.
Of Congregational orthodox churches, 1844. Began preaching at Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Pastor Congressional Church, Ashland, Massachusetts, 1849-1857.
Editor The Home Monthly, 1858-1862.
Editor the Nation, 1864-1868, Mother’s Assistant, 1868-1872. Member Massachusetts General Court, 1857-1858, 63-64.
Secretary Massachusetts State Temperance Alliance, 1860-1876. Wrote many biographies for children including: Life at the Fireside.
The Poor Boy and Merchant Prince … the Life of … Amos Lawrence, 1857.
Unfinished Autobiography of William M. Thayer (printed by his son).
Member Massachusetts General Court, 1857-1858, 63-64.
Married Rebecca West. Richards, October 19, 1845, 5 children.