Henry Baldwin Harrison

Henry Baldwin Harrison ( born September 11, 1821 in New Haven, Connecticut, † October 29, 1901 ) was an American politician and governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early years and political rise

Henry Baldwin Harrison graduated in 1846 at Yale University, where he was also the valedictorian of his class. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1848. Harrison decided in 1865 to pursue a political career. He ran for a seat in the House of Representatives from Connecticut and won. 1873 and 1884 he was again represented there, from time to time as Speaker. He also ran unsuccessfully in 1874 for the office of the Governor of Connecticut.

Governor of Connecticut

He was only ten years later, in 1884, elected by a Legislativabstimmung governor. During his tenure, the Testament law was established in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, revised, and two rolling mills established with a national tax. Harrison's administration also recommended the anti-slavery laws. He also advocated the introduction of the necessary teaching children up to the age of 16 years and the prohibition programs. In January 1887, he left the office, and retired from public service.

Henry B. Harrison died on October 29, 1901 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Osborne.