Richard D. Hubbard

Richard Dudley Hubbard ( born September 7, 1818 in Berlin, Connecticut, † February 28, 1884 ) was an American politician and governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early years and political rise

Hubbard was orphaned early. He graduated in 1839 at Yale University, then studied law and then got admitted to the bar in 1842. Then he decided to go into politics: He was a candidate for a post in the House of Representatives from Connecticut and won. He served 1842-1855 as well as 1858. He also worked as a prosecutor of Hartford County 1846-1868. In addition, he also belonged to the U.S. House of Representatives 1867-1869.

Governor of Connecticut

Hubbard was elected on November 7, 1876 Governor of Connecticut and sworn in on January 3, 1877 in his office. During his tenure, a law was passed that gave a wife the same property rights as her husband, and a law that created the National Health Authority ( State Board of Health). It was formed to manage Connecticut's dams and reservoirs, a committee, as well as improved regulations that favored the insurance industry. Hubbard was not elected for another term in office, left office and retired from the public service.

Further CV

He returned to his law practice back in Hartford. There he created for himself as a talented and eloquent orator a reputation.

Richard D. Hubbard died on February 28, 1884 and was then buried in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. He was married to Mary Juliana Morgan. The couple had six children together.