Phineas C. Lounsbury

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury ( born January 10, 1841 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, † June 22, 1925 ) 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

Phineas Lounsbury received only a rudimentary education, but later brought it far in the business world. So he teamed up with his brothers and founded the Lounsbury Brothers Inc., a shoe factory. He was also co-owner of another shoe factory, the Lounsbury, Matthewson and Company. He decided in 1874 to pursue a political career. He ran for a seat in the House of Representatives from Connecticut, where he remained following his successful election until 1876.

Governor of Connecticut

Lounsbury won the 1886 Governor Republican nomination and was later selected by a legislative decision to the Governor of Connecticut. During his tenure advocated and he signed the Incorrigible Criminal Act. In addition, he also joined for the creation of a 60 -hour week for women and children under the age of 16. Lounsbury decided not to run again for the office of the governor of Connecticut, and retired from public service.

Further CV

He returned to his work back in his business enterprise. In addition, he was also president of the Connecticut Merchants Exchange National Bank. His brother George Edward Lounsbury was 1899-1901 also governor of Connecticut.

Phineas C. Lounsbury died on 22 June 1925 and was buried at the Ridgefield Cemetery, Ridgefield, Connecticut. He was married to Jennie Wright.