Curtis Hooks Brogden

Curtis Hooks Brogden ( born November 6, 1816 in Goldsboro, North Carolina; † January 5, 1901 ) was an American politician and the 42nd Governor of the state of North Carolina.

Early years

Curtis Brogden attended the local schools of his home. Later he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1845. But he has never exercised this profession. Since 1834 he was a member of the National Guard of North Carolina. He brought it over the years to Major General.

Political rise

His political career began with his election to the House of Representatives from North Carolina in 1838. This mandate he held until 1851. At that time he was a member of the Democratic Party. Between 1838 and 1858 he was also still magistrate in Wayne County. From 1852 to 1857 he sat in the Senate of North Carolina. After that, he was from 1857 to 1867, including during the Civil War, auditor ( Comptroller ) in the government of North Carolina. From 1868 to 1872 he was again in the state Senate.

Governor of North Carolina

The former Democrat Brogden had since moved to the Republicans. In 1872 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. After the death of Governor Robinson Caldwell 's death in July 1874 he had to take over the office. His term began on July 11, 1874 and ended on 1 January 1877. During this time, what was still closed University of North Carolina was reopened. The governor initiated a reform of the judiciary and promoted the construction of a better school system for the black population. He also supported the development of railways in North Carolina.

Other career and death

After leaving the office of Governor Brogden was from 1877 to 1879 deputy in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington. In 1876 he represented North Carolina at the centenary of American independence in Philadelphia. He made his last political office from 1886 to 1888 as a member of parliament of North Carolina.