Charles B. Andrews

Charles Bartlett Andrews (born November 4, 1836 in Sunderland , Franklin County , Massachusetts , † September 12, 1902 in Litchfield , Connecticut ) was an American politician and governor of the US state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party .

Early years and political advancement

Andrews attended Franklin Academy and then graduated from Amherst College in 1858 . He then moved to Connecticut, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1861. Andrews decided to go into politics in 1868, ran for the Connecticut Senate, and won. He was confirmed in office in 1869. In 1878 he was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives , where he chaired the Justice Committee.

Connecticut Governor

Andrews was elected Governor of Connecticut by legislative vote in 1878. During his tenure, a law was passed establishing the affiliation of joint stock companies and a progressive jury law was formed. The governor was also given the authority to nominate judges for the State Supreme Court and a resolution was passed ending an ongoing borderline dispute. On January 5, 1881, Andrews left his post and returned to his practice as a lawyer.

Another résumé

He was elected a judge in Connecticut's Superior Court in 1882 . He was also the Chief Justice there between 1889 and 1901 . He was also a delegate and presiding officer to the 1902 Constitutional Convention.

Charles B. Andrews died on September 12, 1902 and was buried in Litchfield.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.
Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2

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personal data
SURNAME	Andrews, Charles B.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Andrews, Charles Bartlett
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American lawyer and politician; Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH	November 4, 1836
PLACE OF BIRTH	Sunderland , Massachusetts
DATE OF DEATH	September 12, 1902
Place of death	Litchfield , Connecticut