U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Wesleyan University, in 1842, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845 and proceeded to practice law in Canaan, Connecticut, in 1847. He was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, in 1857 and served in the Connecticut State Senate, (1866-67). In addition, he was judge of probate court, (1849-67) and judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, (1867-87). In 1887, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fiftieth Congress, serving until 1889. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was elected Connecticut State referee in 1893 and served until his death at age 78.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Wesleyan University, in 1842, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845 and proceeded to practice law in Canaan, Connecticut, in 1847. He was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, in 1857 and served in the Connecticut State Senate, (1866-67). In addition, he was judge of probate court, (1849-67) and judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, (1867-87). In 1887, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fiftieth Congress, serving until 1889. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was elected Connecticut State referee in 1893 and served until his death at age 78.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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