U.S. Senator. Moving to Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1866, he was builder of railroad equipment and president of the Long Branch City Bank. He was a member, New Jersey State Assembly, (1878-79) and superintendent of the New York & Long Branch Railroad, (1884-87). In 1887, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1893. Not a candidate for reelection, he was Mayor of Long Branch, (1893-98) and engaged in the railroad and banking business, until his death at 75.
U.S. Senator. Moving to Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1866, he was builder of railroad equipment and president of the Long Branch City Bank. He was a member, New Jersey State Assembly, (1878-79) and superintendent of the New York & Long Branch Railroad, (1884-87). In 1887, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1893. Not a candidate for reelection, he was Mayor of Long Branch, (1893-98) and engaged in the railroad and banking business, until his death at 75.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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