Clark Bissell

Clark Bissell (born September 7, 1782 in Lebanon , New London County , Connecticut , † September 15, 1857 in Norwalk , Connecticut) was an American politician and governor of the US state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Whig Party .

Early years and political advancement

Bissell graduated from Yale University in 1806 , then studied law, and was then admitted to the bar in 1809. He decided quite late to go into politics. In 1929 he ran for the Connecticut House of Representatives and won. He was then re-elected over and over again until 1841. He then served in the Connecticut Senate between 1842 and 1843 . He also served as an associate judge on the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors between 1829 and 1839 . Bissell ran unsuccessfully for governor of Connecticut in 1846.

Connecticut Governor

He was elected governor of Connecticut in 1847 and re-elected in 1848. During his tenure he advocated a reform of the education system, taxes, and a liquor prohibition ; however, only irrelevant laws were passed. He also appealed against a divorce order, which was viewed as sabotage of the legislature. As a result, he was not re-elected in 1849.

Another résumé

After leaving office, he continued to work in the public service. He was re-elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1850. He also continued his tenure as a law professor at Yale University, a position he was appointed during his tenure as governor. Clark Bissell died on September 15, 1857 and was buried in Norwalk Union Cemetery.

Clark Bissell was married to Sally Sherwood. The couple had six children together.

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	Bissell, Clark
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician and lawyer
DATE OF BIRTH	September 7, 1782
PLACE OF BIRTH	Lebanon , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH	September 15, 1857
Place of death	Norwalk , Connecticut