William Grason

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William Grason

William Grason (born March 11, 1788 in Queen Anne's County , Maryland , † July 2, 1868 ibid) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1839 to 1842 governor of the state of Maryland.

Early years and political advancement

William Grason attended St. John's College but dropped out of school to join the U.S. Navy . There he served as a non-commissioned officer for a short time. From 1828 Grason was politically active. He served in the Maryland House of Representatives from 1828 to 1829 and in 1837 . In the years 1833 and 1835 he applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the US House of Representatives .

Governor of maryland

On October 3, 1838, in accordance with the new constitution, he was elected in general elections as the new governor of his state for a three-year term. Until then, the governors had been elected by the legislature for a year. William Grason took up his new office on January 7, 1839. More roads were completed in Maryland during his tenure. The first ship was built using the modern iron construction method in a shipyard in Baltimore . The governor worked to reduce the national debt and campaigned for a shift in the political balance of power in Maryland to the detriment of the legislature.

Another résumé

In 1850, Grason served on a commission to revise the Maryland Constitution. Between 1852 and 1853 he was a member of the Maryland Senate . In 1860 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention . William Grason died in July 1868. He was married to Susan Orrick Sulivane, with whom he had twelve children.

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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