U.S. Senator, Massachusetts Governor. Born in Dalton, Massachusetts, he attended Wilbraham Academy and was owner of the Crane and Company paper manufacture. A popular Massachusetts figure, he served several times on the Republican National Committee and was 37th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, (1897-1900). Securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination, he was elected the 40th Governor of Massachusetts and served (1900-03). After completing his term, he stayed politically active, serving as a Republican member of the U.S. Senate, (1904-13). Declining to be a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 67 in Dalton, Massachusetts.
U.S. Senator, Massachusetts Governor. Born in Dalton, Massachusetts, he attended Wilbraham Academy and was owner of the Crane and Company paper manufacture. A popular Massachusetts figure, he served several times on the Republican National Committee and was 37th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, (1897-1900). Securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination, he was elected the 40th Governor of Massachusetts and served (1900-03). After completing his term, he stayed politically active, serving as a Republican member of the U.S. Senate, (1904-13). Declining to be a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 67 in Dalton, Massachusetts.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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