George E. Lounsbury

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George E. Lounsbury

George Edward Lounsbury (born May 7, 1838 in Pound Ridge , Westchester County , New York , † August 16, 1904 in Ridgefield , 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

George Lounsbury graduated from Yale University in 1863 and from Berkeley Divinity School in Middletown , Connecticut in 1866 . He also teamed up with his brother Phineas at two successful shoe factories, Lounsbury Brothers Inc. , and Lounsbury, Matthewson and Company . Lounsbury also served as an episcopal pastor, but gave up his pastor when he got a larynx infection. He decided to embark on a political career in 1894 and ran for a seat in the Connecticut Senate , where he remained after a successful election until 1898.

Connecticut Governor

Lounsbury won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1898 and was elected governor of Connecticut shortly thereafter. During his tenure, he vetoed some bills that helped lower the government deficit. One of these laws would have increased the school-funded commissioner's salary and another would have reduced taxation on railways. The legislature supported the governor in all of his vetoes. On January 9, 1901, Lounsbury left his post and also retired from the public service.

George E. Lounsbury died on August 16, 1904 and was buried in Ridgefield. He was married to a Frances Josephine Potwin. His brother Phineas was also the governor of Connecticut.

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 Lounsbury, George E.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lounsbury, George Edward
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American Republican Party politician and Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH May 7, 1838
PLACE OF BIRTH Pound Ridge , New York
DATE OF DEATH August 16, 1904
Place of death Ridgefield , Connecticut