Thursday, April 7, 2016

The Personal Life of Daniel Webster

The Personal Life of Daniel Webster

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The Personal Life of Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster was born in the year 1782 in Salisbury, New Hampshire to Ebenezer Webster and Abigail Webster. He was one amongst the ten children to his parents who were involved in farm activities. At the early stage of Daniel’s life, it was clear to everyone that Daniel was more interested in studies and that farm life is not for him. His father gave him the best education. Webster went to Phillips Exeter Academy which was a beginner’s school in New Hampshire. Later, he went to Dartmouth College which acted as the base for honing his oratory skills. All his speeches were targeted at the development of political principles.

Little Black Dan

Ebenezer Webster was an American revolution veteran and a strong supporter of federal government. He was a farmer and well known townsman. As a child Daniel Webster was a frail boy and he was fondly called as ‘Little Black Dan’ by his family members. He was the pet for his entire family, parents, brothers and sisters who taught Webster how to read and write at a much early age. He used to entertain the whole family by reciting and reading to them which they all cherished.

As a lawyer

Webster moved to Boston to establish his legal career and it was the right move he made. Daniel Webster was a highly successful lawyer at his time and he won several acclamations for his oratory skills. He was one of the highest paid lawyers, getting around fifteen thousand dollars per year.

Married life

Daniel Webster was married to Grace who died in the year 1828. They had 5 children and only one was known to survive Webster. It was on the way to Washington from Massachusetts, his wife died. Two years after the death of his first wife, Webster married Caroline Le Roy at the age of 47.
It was a well known fact that Daniel Webster had a flair for high living and he used to spend on buying things carelessly. Daniel Webster spent a lot on luxury and comfort and was well known in the social circuit.

Memorial


Daniel Webster died on October 24, 1852 in Massachusetts. While riding his horse, he fell from it and suffered a huge blow to the head causing cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in Old Winslow Burial Ground, Marshfield. The Daniel Webster Memorial is found in Washington D.C. It is found near Webster’s home in Massachusetts.

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