JAMES APPLETON

Appleton, James (1785-1862) — also known as "Father of Prohibition" — of Gloucester, Essex County, Mass.; Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Born in Ipswich, Essex County, Mass., February 14, 1785. Son of Samuel Appleton and Mary (White) Appleton; married to Sarah Fuller. General in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1813-14; first to propose state prohibition on the manufacture and sale of liquor, 1832; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1836-37; Liberty candidate for Governor of Maine, 1842, 1843, 1844. Died August 25, 1862 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.
Parents:
Samuel Appleton 1739–1819
Mary White
Spouse: Sarah Fuller 1787–1872
Children:
Samuel Gilman Appleton 1808–1873
Sarah Fuller Appleton 1811–
James Appleton 1813–
Mary White Appleton 1815–
Elizabeth P Appleton 1818–
Joanna Dodge Appleton 1821–1870
Hannah Fuller Appleton 1823–
Daniel Fuller Appleton 1826–
Harriette H Appleton 1828–
Anna W Appleton 1831–

Sources:
United States Federal Census
Massachusetts Vital Records
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell