Joseph Trumbull

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Joseph Trumbull

Joseph Trumbull (born December 7, 1782 in Hartford , Connecticut , † August 4, 1861 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the US state Connecticut. He was a member of the Whig Party .

Early years and political advancement

Joseph Trumbull was the grandson of Connecticut's Colonial Governor Jonathan Trumbull Sr. (1769–1784) and the nephew of Connecticut's Governor Joseph Trumbull Jr. (1797–1809). He graduated from Yale University in 1801, went on to study law, and was admitted to the bar in 1803. Trumbull had a successful law practice in Hartford, where he also served as President of Hartford Bank between 1828 and 1839 . He decided to go into politics very late. In 1832 he ran for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives and won. He was re-elected for another term in 1848. Two years later, in 1834, he was selected to fill a vacancy in the US House of Representatives . He worked there until 1835 and between 1839 and 1843.

Connecticut Governor

Trumbull won the Whigs gubernatorial nomination in 1849 and was elected Connecticut governor by legislative vote (122-110) that same year. The state regular school was founded during his tenure. Trumbull chose not to run again for governorship, but continued to work in the civil service.

Another résumé

He was re-elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1851. Trumbull died on August 4, 1861 and was buried in the Old North Cemetery in Hartford. He was married twice, once to Harriet Champion and the other time to Eliza B. Storrs. Two children emerged from the connections.

Honors

Joseph Trumbull received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Yale University in 1849 .

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 Trumbull, Joseph
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Connecticut attorney and governor
DATE OF BIRTH December 7, 1782
PLACE OF BIRTH Hartford , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH 4th August 1861
Place of death Hartford , Connecticut