New Hampshire Governor. After graduating from Pembroke Academy, he established a successful construction company and focused on railroad development in New Hampshire. He
was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1861-62), served as the state adjutant general, (1864-70) and a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1874-78). In 1879, he was elected as a Republican the 46th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1881. During his term, a child's labor law was sanctioned, a new state prison was opened and legislation was enacted that required a telegraph in all railroad stations. After leaving office, he retired from politics and returned to his various business interests until his death.
was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1861-62), served as the state adjutant general, (1864-70) and a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1874-78). In 1879, he was elected as a Republican the 46th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1881. During his term, a child's labor law was sanctioned, a new state prison was opened and legislation was enacted that required a telegraph in all railroad stations. After leaving office, he retired from politics and returned to his various business interests until his death.
New Hampshire Governor. After graduating from Pembroke Academy, he established a successful construction company and focused on railroad development in New Hampshire. He
was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1861-62), served as the state adjutant general, (1864-70) and a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1874-78). In 1879, he was elected as a Republican the 46th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1881. During his term, a child's labor law was sanctioned, a new state prison was opened and legislation was enacted that required a telegraph in all railroad stations. After leaving office, he retired from politics and returned to his various business interests until his death.
was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, (1861-62), served as the state adjutant general, (1864-70) and a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1874-78). In 1879, he was elected as a Republican the 46th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1881. During his term, a child's labor law was sanctioned, a new state prison was opened and legislation was enacted that required a telegraph in all railroad stations. After leaving office, he retired from politics and returned to his various business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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