Phineas W. Leland

Phineas Washington Leland (October 4, 1798 – January 22, 1870) was a Massachusetts physician and journalist, and the Collector of Customs for Fall River, Massachusetts, who also served as a member, and as the President of the Massachusetts Senate.

Early life
Leland was born on October 4, 1798, in Grafton, Massachusetts, to David Warren and Mary (Rawson) Leland.

Family life
In 1826 Leland married Pamelia W. Wood of Mendon, Massachusetts, they had five children.

Journalist
In 1836 Leland was the first editor of The Fall River Patriot, and he was also the first editor of the Fall River Weekly News. While he was a member of the Massachusetts Senate Leland wrote for ''The Boston Post.

Death
Leland died on January 22, 1870.