John Hubbard (politician)

John Hubbard, circa 1850

John Hubbard (born March 22, 1794 in Readfield , Maine , † February 6, 1869 in Hallowell , Maine) was an American politician and governor of Maine from 1850 to 1853 .

Early years

John Hubbard attended Dartmouth College until 1816 . He then studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania until 1822 . He successfully completed his studies with a doctorate in medicine. After graduating, he practiced as a doctor in Virginia and Maine.

Political career

Between 1842 and 1843, the Democrat was a Senator in the Maine Senate . In 1849 he was elected as his party's candidate for the new governor of Maine. In 1850 he was elected to a second term, which was extended to January 1853 by a constitutional amendment. So he was between May 9, 1850 and January 5, 1853 governor of Maine. During this time, the governor campaigned for an improvement in education policy. At that time, both an agricultural school and a school for girls were founded. Maine's laws have been revised to make them more just. The new legislation, however, was highly controversial and was one of the reasons for Hubbard's election in 1852.

Another résumé

Between 1857 and 1859 was a Customs Inspector in Maine. John Hubbard died on February 6, 1869. He was married to Sara Hodge Barrett, with whom he had six children.

literature

• Robert Sobel, John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. 4 volumes. Volume 2. Meckler Books, Westport 1978.

Web links

• John Hubbard of the National Governors Association (English)
• The governors of Maine (English)