Israel Washburn


Israel Washburn Sr. was a Massachusetts politician and brother of Reuel Washburn. He married Martha Benjamin "Patty" Washburn and had eleven children with her, including seven sons. Several went on to pursue politics as well: Israel Washburn Jr., Elihu B. Washburne, Cadwallader C. Washburn, and William D. Washburn. Charles Ames Washburn was an elector and a diplomat.
Washburn served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1815–1816 and 1818–1819.