Richard Cutts (1771-1845)

Congressman Richard Cutts, Second Comptroller of the U.S. Treasury

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He was born on Cutts Island at Saco, Maine, the son of Colonel Thomas and Elizabeth Cutts. He was a direct descendant of John Cutts who was appointed Governor of New Hampshire by King Charles II. In 1804, he married Ann Payne, sister of First Lady Dolley Madison. He was the first member of Congress from Maine and was first Comptroller of the Treasury under President Madison.

Spouse

Anna (Payne) Cutts

Mrs Anna (Payne) Cutts, sister of First Lady Dolley Madison

1779-1832

Children

James Madison Cutts

James Madison Cutts, of the U.S. Treasury at Washington D.C.

1805-1863

Associated Houses

Cutts-Madison House

Washington D.C.