Roswell P. Flower

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Roswell P. Flower

Roswell Pettibone Flower (born August 7, 1835 in Theresa , Jefferson County , New York , † May 12, 1899 in Eastport , New York) was an American politician and governor of the state of New York from 1892 to 1895 . Between 1881 and 1891 he was twice a member of the US House of Representatives .

Early years

Roswell Flower attended the public schools of his home country and then Theresa High School until 1851 . He then worked as a broker and in the banking industry. From 1854 to 1860 he was the deputy postman for the city of Watertown . He then ran a jewelry store, first with a partner and then alone. In 1869 he moved to New York City , where he again worked in banking and became politically active. There he also administered the fortunes of his sister-in-law, who was the widow of a former president of the New York Central Railroad .

Political career

Roswell Flower became a member of the Democratic Party . After the resignation of Congressman Levi P. Morton , Flower took over his seat in the US House of Representatives. He exercised this mandate between November 8, 1881 and March 3, 1883. Between March 4, 1889 and March 3, 1891 he was able to complete another legislative period as a member of Congress . On November 3, 1891, Flowers was elected the new governor of his state. He held this office between January 1, 1892 and January 1, 1895. During this time, a new banking law was passed. An amendment to the state constitution shortened the governors' term of office from three to two years. This restored the state of the area before 1874. Flower herself was not yet affected.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship, Roswell Flower withdrew from politics and devoted himself to his private business. He died of a heart attack in May 1899 while on a weekend fishing trip. He was married to Sarah M. Woodruff.

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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