New Hampshire Governor. He graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1834, worked as an editor and teacher, then studied law, was admitted to bar and open a legal practice in Manchester, New Hampshire. He also was involved with the banking and railroad industries. He was the clerk of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1843-44), a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1856-57) and served on the Governor's Council, (1860-61). In 1885, he was elected as a Republican the 40th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1887. During his term, fiscal measures were initiated to lessen the state's declining economy and legislation was sanctioned that mandated insurance companies to reimburse policy owners the entire value of their policies. After leaving office, he lived in retirement until his death at age 92. Manchester Currier Museum of Art is named in his honor.

New Hampshire Governor. He graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1834, worked as an editor and teacher, then studied law, was admitted to bar and open a legal practice in Manchester, New Hampshire. He also was involved with the banking and railroad industries. He was the clerk of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1843-44), a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1856-57) and served on the Governor's Council, (1860-61). In 1885, he was elected as a Republican the 40th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1887. During his term, fiscal measures were initiated to lessen the state's declining economy and legislation was sanctioned that mandated insurance companies to reimburse policy owners the entire value of their policies. After leaving office, he lived in retirement until his death at age 92. Manchester Currier Museum of Art is named in his honor.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith