Robert Treat Paine Chapter

The Robert Treat Paine Chapter meets in Fall River.

Robert Treat Paine, signer ofthe Declaration of Independence and a native of Massachusetts, was born in 1731. He was expected, by family tradition, to become a Minister. He received high marks at the Boston Latin School and was admitted to Harvard College where he graduated in 1749. He taught school for a while and then began the study of theology. Because of his frail health, Paine set out to build his strength by working on the sea. He spent some years as a merchant marine visiting the southern colonies, Spain, the Azores, and England. When he returned home he decided to pursue the law and was admitted to the bar of Massachusetts in 1757. He first set up office in Portland, Maine (then part of Massachusetts) and later relocated to Taunton. In the trials of British soldiers following the Boston Massacre, Paine served as associate prosecuting attorney.

Chapter Officers

The following members serve as officers in the chapter. Please see the Secretary for records and proceeding of the meeting.

Meeting Place and Times

The chaper meets at various locations in Fall River. Please contact an officer of the chapter for information on the next meeting and to be placed on the chapter's mailing list.