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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