Massachusetts Governor. He graduated from Brown University, in 1840, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1844 and established a successful legal career in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, (1853-54, 56), served as the Roxbury City Solicitor, (1856-60) and was the Mayor of Roxbury, (1861-62). He also served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, in 1868, was the Mayor of Boston, (1871-72). In 1874, he was the first member of the Democratic Party to be elected as Governor of Massachusetts, serving until 1876. During his term, the state's prohibition law was rescinded and new legislation was initiated that provided localities the authority to determine their liquor restrictions. After leaving office, he retired from public service and practiced law until his death at age 73.
Massachusetts Governor. He graduated from Brown University, in 1840, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1844 and established a successful legal career in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, (1853-54, 56), served as the Roxbury City Solicitor, (1856-60) and was the Mayor of Roxbury, (1861-62). He also served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, in 1868, was the Mayor of Boston, (1871-72). In 1874, he was the first member of the Democratic Party to be elected as Governor of Massachusetts, serving until 1876. During his term, the state's prohibition law was rescinded and new legislation was initiated that provided localities the authority to determine their liquor restrictions. After leaving office, he retired from public service and practiced law until his death at age 73.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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