Connecticut Governor. He became a successful businessman, starting his own electrical contracting company in 1898 and founded the Trumbull Electric Company, serving as president (1899-1944). He also served as a Colonel of the Connecticut State Guard, during World War I. He was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, (1921-24) and was Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, (1924-25). When Governor Hiram Bingham resigned from office, Trumbull was elected as a Republican the 70th Governor of Connecticut, serving (1925-31). During his terms, he established a sound environment for business expansion, sponsored an aviation development and launched numerous construction projects. After leaving office, he resumed his previous business interests and was vice president of the Connecticut Humane Society and the Connecticut Historical Society.
Connecticut Governor. He became a successful businessman, starting his own electrical contracting company in 1898 and founded the Trumbull Electric Company, serving as president (1899-1944). He also served as a Colonel of the Connecticut State Guard, during World War I. He was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, (1921-24) and was Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, (1924-25). When Governor Hiram Bingham resigned from office, Trumbull was elected as a Republican the 70th Governor of Connecticut, serving (1925-31). During his terms, he established a sound environment for business expansion, sponsored an aviation development and launched numerous construction projects. After leaving office, he resumed his previous business interests and was vice president of the Connecticut Humane Society and the Connecticut Historical Society.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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1925 (State Seal of CT) 1931
70TH GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT
TRUMBULL
JOHN HARPER TRUMBULL
HIS WIFE
MAUDE PIERCE USHER
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JOHN HARPER TRUMBULL
MAR 4, 1873
MAY 21, 1961
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