John H. Trumbull

John Harper Trumbull ( born March 4, 1873 in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, † May 21, 1961 in Plainville, Connecticut ) was an American politician and Governor of the State of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early years and political rise

Trumbull received only a rudimentary education, but later became a successful businessman, who in 1898 opened his own electrical contracting company. A year later he founded the Trumbull Electric Company, which he was president 1899-1944. Trumbull also served during World War II and represented a company of Connecticut State Guard on. After the war, he decided to pursue a political career. He ran in 1921 for a seat in the Senate from Connecticut, where he remained following his successful election until 1925. He also won 1924 election as Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut.

Governor of Connecticut

On January 8, 1925 Governor Hiram Bingham resigned from his post and Trumbull took over his duties. He was re-elected in 1927 and 1929 respectively. During his tenure, he built a solid environment for business expansion, promoted the development of aviation and launched numerous construction projects. The world economic crisis had on his last years in office. So he failed in improving the problems of rising unemployment, and reductions in construction and production.

Trumbull left on January 7, 1931 from his position and retired from the public service. He remained active as vice president of the Connecticut Humane Society and the Connecticut Historical Society. John Trumbull died on 21 May 1961, was buried in the West Cemetery, Plainville.