John Hubbard (Maine politician)

John Hubbard ( born March 22, 1794 in Readfield, Maine; † February 6, 1869 in Hallowell, Maine ) was an American politician and from 1850 to 1853 governor of Maine.

Early years

John Hubbard went to 1816 Dartmouth College. Then he studied until 1822 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical. He graduated with a doctorate of medicine from the owner. After graduating, he practiced medicine in Virginia and Maine.

Political career

Between 1842 and 1843 the Democrat was a senator in the Senate of Maine. In 1849 he was elected as a candidate of his party for the new governor of Maine. In 1850 he was elected to a second term, which was extended by a constitutional amendment until January 1853. He was between 9 May 1850 and the January 5, 1853 Governor of Maine. During this time, the governor continued to improve the education policy a. At that time both an agricultural school and a school for girls was founded. The laws of Maine have been revised to make it more equitable. The new legislation, however, was highly controversial and was one reason for deselection Hubbard in 1852.

Further CV

Between 1857 and 1859 customs inspector was in Maine. John Hubbard died in February 1869. He was married to Sara Hodge Barrett, with whom he had six children.