Wilbur Lucius Cross

Wilbur Lucius Cross (born April 10, 1862 in Mansfield , Connecticut , † October 5, 1948 in New Haven , Connecticut) was an American politician and governor of the US state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Democratic Party .

Early years and political advancement

Cross graduated from Yale University in 1885 and then received a PhD in English Literature in 1889 . Cross taught at his alma mater , was dean of the graduate school and later editor of the Yale Review . He also wrote several books including his autobiography Connecticut Yankee, published in 1943. After his resignation from the academy, Cross decided to pursue a political career.

Connecticut Governor

He won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1930 and was elected governor of Connecticut a short time later. He was re-elected in 1932, 1934 and 1936. During his tenure, laws were passed that restructured the state government, eliminated child labor, and established a minimum wage rate. He also advocated legislation that approved funding to remodel Connecticut State College , which included building the first campus library called the Cross Library . Cross ran again for re-election in 1938, failed this time and then left office on January 4, 1939. In 1911 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters . Since 1934 he was a member of the American Philosophical Society .

Another résumé

He remained active as a writer and in his research projects.

Wilbur L. Cross died on October 5, 1948 and was subsequently buried in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. He was married to Helen Baldwin Avery. The couple had two children together.

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.

Web links

Individual evidence

^ Members: Wilbur L. Cross. American Academy of Arts and Letters, accessed February 24, 2019 .
↑ Member History: Wilbur L. Cross. American Philosophical Society, accessed July 2, 2018 (incorrect year of birth).

personal data
SURNAME	Cross, Wilbur Lucius
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American businessman, politician, and Connecticut Governor
DATE OF BIRTH	April 10, 1862
PLACE OF BIRTH	Mansfield , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH	October 5, 1948
Place of death	New Haven , Connecticut

[1] Members: Wilbur L. Cross. American Academy of Arts and Letters, accessed February 24, 2019 .

[2] Member History: Wilbur L. Cross. American Philosophical Society, accessed July 2, 2018 (incorrect year of birth).