David Kidder — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maine (1823-1827).
Held the position of prosecuting attorney of Somerset County (1811-1823).
Member of the Maine House of Representatives (1829).
Practiced law in Bloomfield, Skowhegan, and Norridgewock.

Biography

David Kidder (1787–1860) was an American politician born in Pownalborough, Massachusetts (now Dresden, Maine). He pursued classical studies, studied law, and was admitted to the bar, commencing his practice in Bloomfield. He later moved to Skowhegan in 1817 and Norridgewock in 1821.

Kidder served as the prosecuting attorney of Somerset County from 1811 to 1823.