U.S. Senator. Learning from his father, he became a successful as a jeweler and watchmaker. He was chairman of the Republican Delaware State committee, (1886-96) and a member of the Delaware State Senate, (1899-1903). In 1903, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1907. Not a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interest, plus engaged in the fruit and vegetable canning industry until his death at age 80.
U.S. Senator. Learning from his father, he became a successful as a jeweler and watchmaker. He was chairman of the Republican Delaware State committee, (1886-96) and a member of the Delaware State Senate, (1899-1903). In 1903, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1907. Not a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interest, plus engaged in the fruit and vegetable canning industry until his death at age 80.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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