William B. Washburn

William Barrett Washburn (born January 31, 1820 in Winchendon , Worcester County , Massachusetts , † October 5, 1887 in Springfield , Massachusetts) was an American politician and governor of the state of Massachusetts from 1872 to 1874 . He also represented his state in both chambers of the US Congress .

Early years and political advancement

William Washburn attended Westminster Academy and Hancock Academy . He then studied at Yale University until 1844 . He then worked as a shop clerk and in the craft. Later he also got into banking. In 1850 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate for one term . From 1853 to 1855 he was a member of the State House of Representatives . In the following years he devoted himself to his banking business in Greenfield .

Congressman and Governor

Washburn became a member of the Republican Party . Between March 4, 1863 and December 5, 1871, he represented his state in the US House of Representatives . There he was temporarily chairman of the committee that dealt with claims against the government ( Committee on Claims ). After he was elected as a candidate of his party for governor of his state on November 7, 1871, he resigned his mandate in Congress on December 5 of that year. In 1872 and 1873, Washburn was elected governor. So he could exercise this office between January 4, 1872 and April 17, 1874. During this time the constitution of Massachusetts was reformed and the expansion of the railroad network pushed ahead. The education system has also been improved with the establishment of a women's school and a training center for teachers. After the death of US Senator Charles Sumner , Washburn was elected as his successor. He then resigned as governor on April 17, 1874.

US Senator

In the US Senate served Washburn between April 17 1874 to March 3, 1875. He was represented in any significant committee and handed his mandate in March 1875, the chosen successor Henry L. Dawes . After serving in the Senate, Washburn retired from politics. He became president of Greenfield National Bank and a curator of several educational institutions. He was also a director of the Connecticut River Railroad . William Washburn died in October 1887. He was married to Hannah Sweetser.

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SURNAME	Washburn, William B.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Washburn, William Barrett (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	January 31, 1820
PLACE OF BIRTH	Winchendon , Massachusetts
DATE OF DEATH	October 5, 1887
Place of death	Springfield , Massachusetts