John H. Trumbull

John Harper Trumbull (born March 4, 1873 in Ashford , Connecticut , † May 21, 1961 in Plainville , Connecticut) was an American politician and governor of the state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party .

Early years and political advancement

Trumbull received only a rudimentary education but later became a successful businessman who opened his own electrical contract company in 1898. A year later he founded the Trumbull Electric Company , of which he was president between 1899 and 1944. Trumbull also served during World War I and raised a company from the Connecticut State Guard . After the war, he decided to pursue a political career. He ran for a seat in the Connecticut Senate in 1921 , where he remained until 1925 after a successful election. He also won the election of Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 1924 .

Connecticut Governor

On January 8, 1925, Governor Hiram Bingham resigned and Trumbull took over his duties. He was re-elected in 1927 and 1929, respectively. During his tenure, he established a solid environment for business expansion, promoted aerospace development and launched numerous construction projects. The global economic crisis affected his last years in office. So he failed to improve the problems of rising unemployment , as well as reductions in construction and production.

Trumbull left office on January 7, 1931 and retired from public service. He remained active as a vice president of the Connecticut Humane Society and the Connecticut Historical Society . John Trumbull died on May 21, 1961 and was buried in West Cemetery in Plainville.

Web links

• John Trumbull at the National Governors Association (English)
• John H. Trumbull at The Political Graveyard

• John H. Trumbull in the database of Find a Grave (English)