Joseph Roswell Hawley

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Joseph Roswell Hawley

Joseph Roswell Hawley (born October 31, 1826 in Stewartsville , Scotland County , North Carolina , †  March 18, 1905 in Washington, DC ) 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

Joseph Roswell Hawley graduated from Hamilton College in 1847 , then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1850. Hawley was editor and part owner of the Hartford Evening Press , which merged in 1867 with the Hartford Courant . He also served in 13 battles during the Civil War and was also Military Governor of Wilmington . By the time he was released from active service in 1866, he had reached the rank of major general .

Connecticut Governor

Hawley then ran for Connecticut governor that same year, 1866, and won. During his tenure, a confrontation broke out between the shipping and rail industries in the state. An offer to bridge the Connecticut River at its mouth by the railroad was turned down. Hawley ran for re-election, failed and returned to his position as editor.

Another résumé

He was called to the United States House of Representatives in 1872 to take a vacant seat, and served again in 1879. Hawley was also a U.S. Senator between 1881 and 1905 . He was also chairman of the Civil Service Commission .

Joseph R. Hawley was promoted to retired Brigadier General on March 8, 1905 by special law of Congress. D. Promoted to the regular army. He died on March 17, 1905 in Washington and was buried in Hartford's Cedar Hill Cemetery . He was married twice, to Harriet Ward Foote and Edith Ann Horner. Three children emerged from the two connections.

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 Hawley, Joseph Roswell
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician and editor
DATE OF BIRTH October 31, 1826
PLACE OF BIRTH Stewartsville , North Carolina
DATE OF DEATH March 18, 1905
Place of death Washington, DC