Abiram Chamberlain

Abiram Chamberlain ( born December 7, 1837 in Colebrook, Litchfield County, Connecticut, † May 15, 1911 in Meriden, Connecticut ) 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

Chamberlain studied civil engineering at the Williston Seminary in Easthampton, Massachusetts. He then worked for several years in the engineering company of his father, before he moved to the banking industry. In 1881 he was president of the New Britain National Bank and later vice president of the Meriden Savings Bank. Chamberlain decided to pursue a political career in the 1870s. He became a member of the City Council of Meriden. He also ran in 1877 for a seat in the House of Representatives from Connecticut, where he remained following his successful election to 1878. After that, he was from 1901 to 1902 government auditors in Connecticut.

Governor of Connecticut

Chamberlain won the 1902 Governor Republican nomination and was elected governor of Connecticut a short time later. During his tenure, he signed a law establishing of Connecticut State Police. It also confirmed laws, supported the workers. On January 4, 1905, he left office and retired from the public service.

Abiram Chamberlain died on May 15 in 1911 and was subsequently buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden. He was married to Charlotte Roberts. The couple had two children together.