U.S. Senator. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in 1872, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment, Infantry, until he resigned from the Army, in 1877. Moving to Trenton, New Jersey, he engaged in the manufacture of wire products. He was a member of the Trenton School Board, (1884-92), Mayor of Trenton, (1899-1902), a member of the New Jersey State board of education, (1901-02) and New Jersey State Treasurer, (1902-07). In 1907, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1913. After leaving the Senate, he resumed his former business pursuits until his death at age 61.
U.S. Senator. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in 1872, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment, Infantry, until he resigned from the Army, in 1877. Moving to Trenton, New Jersey, he engaged in the manufacture of wire products. He was a member of the Trenton School Board, (1884-92), Mayor of Trenton, (1899-1902), a member of the New Jersey State board of education, (1901-02) and New Jersey State Treasurer, (1902-07). In 1907, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving until 1913. After leaving the Senate, he resumed his former business pursuits until his death at age 61.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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