Daniel Putnam King

Daniel Putnam King (born January 8, 1801) was a Whig politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives during the mid-nineteenth century. Serving as a member of the U.S. House from December 4, 1843, to March 3, 1851, he held office as a Representative from Massachusetts’s 2nd congressional district. His service in Congress spanned four terms, reflecting sustained support from his constituents and a stable role within the Whig Party during a period of significant national political realignment.¹

King’s congressional career was defined by his tenure as a historical member of Congress from Massachusetts, active in federal legislative affairs over an eight-year period. Although specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, or leadership roles are not recorded in the available metadata, his repeated reelection indicates a continued presence in the national legislature through multiple sessions of Congress. After leaving office in 1851, he is recorded as a former member of Congress, with no additional official positions or public contact information listed in the provided record.