Phineas C. Lounsbury

Phineas C. Lounsbury, 1905

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury (born January 10, 1841 in Ridgefield , Connecticut , † June 22, 1925 ibid) 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

Phineas Lounsbury received only a rudimentary education but later made it far in the business world. So he teamed up with his brothers and founded the Lounsbury Brothers Inc. , a shoe factory. He was also a co-owner of another shoe factory, Lounsbury, Matthewson and Company . In 1874 he decided to embark on a political career. He ran for a seat in the House of Representatives from Connecticut , where he remained after a successful election until 1876.

Connecticut Governor

Lounsbury won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1886 and was later elected governor of Connecticut by legislative order. During his tenure, he advocated and signed the Incorrigible Criminal Act . He also advocated the creation of a 60-hour week for women and children under 16 years of age. Lounsbury chose not to run for Connecticut governor again and retired from public service.

Another résumé

He returned to his job in his business enterprise. He was also President of the Connecticut Merchants Exchange National Bank . His brother George Edward Lounsbury was also Governor of Connecticut between 1899 and 1901.

Phineas C. Lounsbury died on June 22, 1925 and was buried in Ridgefield Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He was married to Jennie Wright.

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	Lounsbury, Phineas C.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Lounsbury, Phineas Chapman
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician and Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH	January 10, 1841
PLACE OF BIRTH	Ridgefield , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH	June 22, 1925
Place of death	Ridgefield , Connecticut