Chauncey F. Cleveland

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Chauncey F. Cleveland

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland (born February 16, 1799 in Hampton or Canterbury , Connecticut , † June 6, 1887 in Hampton, Connecticut) was an American politician and governor of the US state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Democratic Party .

Early years and political advancement

Chauncey Cleveland was born on February 16, 1799 in Hampton or Canterbury, Connecticut. He attended community schools in Hampton and then later taught himself from the age of 15. He then worked until he was 20 years old. Furthermore Cleveland studied at this time law and was admitted to the bar in 1819. He started practicing in Hampton. He then joined Connecticut's militia, where he went through all ranks from simple private to major general . Cleveland decided to go into politics only in 1826. He ran for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives and won. He was then re-elected in 1827, 1828, 1832, 1835, 1836 and 1838. In the years 1835 and 1836 he still held the office of speaker . He ran unsuccessfully for the United States Congress in 1838 and 1840 . He also held the office of public prosecutor in 1832 and that of bank commissioner in 1838. In 1841 he then moved to Norwich .

Connecticut Governor

Cleveland won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1842 and was elected governor of Connecticut by legislative vote (139: 68) that same year. He was re-elected for a second term in 1843. During his tenure, he advocated a Child Labor Protection Act that banned children under the age of 14 from working more than ten hours a day, as well as legislation that eliminates debt incarceration. In addition, funds for a new insane asylum were approved during Cleveland's administration, as well as protective laws for the protection of synagogues . It was also decided that the state will be divided into four Congressional constituencies. Cleveland failed in a new election attempt in 1844 in a legislative vote. He was Governor of Connecticut from May 4, 1842 to May 1, 1844.

Another résumé

After leaving office, he returned to his legal practice. Nevertheless, he continued to work in the civil service. He was re-elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1847 and served there until 1849. He was also elected to the 31st and 32nd US Congresses . He was a member of the United States House of Representatives between March 4, 1849 and March 3, 1853 . Cleveland then helped build Connecticut's Republican Party and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1856 and 1860 . He later returned to the Democratic Party. In 1861 he was a delegate to the Washington Peace Congress, which was intended to prevent the impending war. He was then re-elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1863 and 1866, where he again held the office of speaker. He then went into agriculture and continued practicing as a lawyer.

Chauncey F. Cleveland died on June 6, 1887 and was buried in Hampton South Cemetery.

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.

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personal data
SURNAME Cleveland, Chauncey F.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Cleveland, Chauncey Fitch
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American lawyer and politician; Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH February 16, 1799
PLACE OF BIRTH Hampton or Canterbury , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH June 6, 1887
Place of death Hampton , Connecticut