Timothy T. Sawyer

Timothy Thompson Sawyer was a Massachusetts politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, and as the fourth mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Early life

Sawyer was born January 7, 1817, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, to William and Susana Sawyer. Sawyer was educated in the Charlestown public schools.

Early career

After he left school, Sawyer went to work for an uncle who was engaged in the ship chancellery and hardware business. Sawyer later carried on the business himself for a number of years.