William T. Cobb

William Titcomb Cobb (born July 23, 1857 in Rockland , Maine , † July 24, 1937 ) was an American politician and governor of Maine from 1905 to 1909 .

Early years

After primary school, Cobb studied at Bowdoin College and at the German universities in Berlin and Leipzig. Finally, he studied law at Harvard University . After he was admitted to the bar in 1880, he began a successful legal career.

Political career

William Cobb was a member of the Republican Party . Until his nomination as the top candidate of his party for the gubernatorial election of Maine in 1904, he had hardly appeared politically. After he had won the actual gubernatorial elections, he was able to take up his new office on January 4, 1905. After a successful re-election in 1906, he was able to remain in office until January 6, 1909. During his tenure, tougher prohibition laws were passed, economic growth was promoted, railroad expansion accelerated, and food protection laws were enacted to protect consumers.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure, Cobb withdrew from politics and devoted himself to his private affairs. He died on July 27, 1937. William Cobb was married to Lucy Banks, with whom he had two 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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personal data
SURNAME	Cobb, William T.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Cobb, William Titcomb
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Governor of Maine
DATE OF BIRTH	July 23, 1857
PLACE OF BIRTH	Rockland , Maine
DATE OF DEATH	July 24, 1937
Place of death	Rockland , Maine