Henry Baldwin Harrison

Henry Baldwin Harrison (born September 11, 1821 in New Haven , Connecticut , † October 29, 1901 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the US state Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party .

Early years and political advancement

Henry Baldwin Harrison graduated from Yale University in 1846 and was the farewell speaker for his class there. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1848. Harrison decided in 1865 to embark on a political career. He ran for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives and won. In 1873 and 1884 he was represented there again, at times as a speaker . He also ran unsuccessfully for governor of Connecticut in 1874.

Connecticut Governor

He was not elected governor until ten years later, in 1884, by a legislative vote. During his tenure, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was established, the will laws revised, and two rolling mills established with a state tax. Harrison's administration also recommended anti-slavery laws. He also advocated the introduction of the necessary education for children up to the age of 16, as well as the prohibition programs . In January 1887 he left office and retired from public service.

Henry B. Harrison died on October 29, 1901 and was buried in Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Osborne.

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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SURNAME	Harrison, Henry Baldwin
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American attorney, politician, and Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH	September 11, 1821
PLACE OF BIRTH	New Haven , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH	October 29, 1901
Place of death	New Haven , Connecticut