New York Governor. Graduating from Riverview Military Academy in 1873, he worked in the oil industry and was involved in the family’s grocery business. Entering politics, he was a member of the New York State Senate, (1896-1902) and Lieutenant Governor of New York, (1903-05). In 1905, he was elected as a Republican the 35th Governor of New York, serving until 1907, when he left office due to ill heath and died of heart disease shortly thereafter. During his time in office, state election laws were improved, state expenditures were controlled; and insurance legislation was revised.
New York Governor. Graduating from Riverview Military Academy in 1873, he worked in the oil industry and was involved in the family’s grocery business. Entering politics, he was a member of the New York State Senate, (1896-1902) and Lieutenant Governor of New York, (1903-05). In 1905, he was elected as a Republican the 35th Governor of New York, serving until 1907, when he left office due to ill heath and died of heart disease shortly thereafter. During his time in office, state election laws were improved, state expenditures were controlled; and insurance legislation was revised.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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