U.S. Congressman. After graduating from Cheshire Academy in 1863, he traveled in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Returning to New Haven, Connecticut, he engaged in the manufacture of silver-plated ware and brass. Entering politics, he served as a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1877. In 1883, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth U.S. Congresses, serving until 1887. Not a candidate for reelection, he continued his former business interests until his death.
U.S. Congressman. After graduating from Cheshire Academy in 1863, he traveled in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Returning to New Haven, Connecticut, he engaged in the manufacture of silver-plated ware and brass. Entering politics, he served as a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1877. In 1883, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth U.S. Congresses, serving until 1887. Not a candidate for reelection, he continued his former business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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