Ralph Metcalf

Ralph Metcalf (born November 21, 1796 in Charlestown , Sullivan County , New Hampshire , † August 26, 1858 in Claremont , New Hampshire) was an American politician and governor of the state of New Hampshire from 1855 to 1857 .

Early years and political advancement

Ralph Metcalf graduated from Dartmouth College in 1823 . After a subsequent law degree and his admission to the bar in 1826, he began to work in Newport and Binghamton, New York State in his new profession. Between 1831 and 1836 he was Secretary of State in New Hampshire. From 1838 to 1840 he was secretary to Levi Woodbury , who was US Treasury Secretary at the time . In the meantime he was employed by a probate court in Sullivan County. In 1850 he was on a committee that revised New Hampshire state law. Between 1852 and 1853, Metcalf was an MP in the New Hampshire House of Representatives . During this time he became a member of the Know-Nothing Party , as its candidate he was elected governor of his state in 1855.

Governor of New Hampshire and another résumé

Ralph Metcalf took up his new office on June 7, 1855. After re-election in 1856, he was able to exercise it until June 4, 1857. As governor, Metcalf advocated restricting immigration to the United States in accordance with his party's policies. He was particularly against Catholic immigrants. Governor Metcalf was also against the public sale of alcohol. After the end of his tenure, Metcalf withdrew from politics. He died a year later and was buried in Charlestown. Ralph Metcalf was married twice and had two children in total.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 3, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Metcalf, Ralph
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	November 21, 1796
PLACE OF BIRTH	Charlestown , New Hampshire
DATE OF DEATH	August 26, 1858
Place of death	Claremont , New Hampshire