U.S. Congressman. He attended Franklin Academy and went on to be successful in business as a manufacturer of flannels and broadcloths at Ware, Massachusetts. Entering politics, he was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in 1853, was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions and served as a member of the Governor's council, (1867 to 1870). On January 27, 1875, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alvah Crocker, serving until March 3, 1875. After leaving office, he continued his previous business interests until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He attended Franklin Academy and went on to be successful in business as a manufacturer of flannels and broadcloths at Ware, Massachusetts. Entering politics, he was a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in 1853, was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions and served as a member of the Governor's council, (1867 to 1870). On January 27, 1875, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alvah Crocker, serving until March 3, 1875. After leaving office, he continued his previous business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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