U.S. Senator. He graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1865, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1868 and commenced to practice law in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives, (1873-74), Treasurer of Hillsboro County, (1875-77), judge of probate for Hillsboro County, (1876-79) and served as ballot-law commissioner, (1892-1900). In 1901, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1913. Not a candidate for reelection, he remained active in politics serving on several Congressional Committees and practiced law until his death at age 72.
U.S. Senator. He graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1865, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1868 and commenced to practice law in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives, (1873-74), Treasurer of Hillsboro County, (1875-77), judge of probate for Hillsboro County, (1876-79) and served as ballot-law commissioner, (1892-1900). In 1901, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1913. Not a candidate for reelection, he remained active in politics serving on several Congressional Committees and practiced law until his death at age 72.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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