Charles Bartlett Andrews | |
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| 49th Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 9, 1879 – January 5, 1881 | |
| Lieutenant | David Gallup |
| Preceded by | Richard D. Hubbard |
| Succeeded by | Hobart B. Bigelow |
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| Born | November 4, 1834 |
| Died | September 12, 1902 (aged 67) |
| Party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary J. Carter Andrews, Sarah M. Wilson Andrews |
| Relatives | Stephen Pearl Andrews (Uncle) |
| Alma mater | Amherst College |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
Charles Bartlett Andrews (November 4, 1834 – September 12, 1902) was an American politician and the49th Governor of Connecticut.
Andrews was born inSunderland, Massachusetts on November 4, 1834, the son of Erastus Andrews (1805 - 1873) and Almira Bartlett (1806 - 1891). His Uncle is AnarchistStephen Pearl Andrews, who is the younger brother of his father. He graduated fromAmherst College in 1858. He then moved to the state ofConnecticut and studied law. In 1861 he was admitted to the bar. He was married twice; to Mary J. Carter and to Sarah M. Wilson. He had one child.[1]
In 1863 he moved to Litchfield, and became the partner ofRichard D. Hubbard, then in large practice; here he at once took a prominent position at the bar, advancing rapidly till he became its leader.[2]
In 1868 Andrews became a member of theConnecticut State Senate fromLitchfield County. In 1878, however, he accepted the nomination for representative from Litchfield in theConnecticut House of Representatives. At the following election he was elected and enjoyed the distinction of being the firstRepublican to hold that office since theAmerican Civil War. In this session he was chairman of the Judiciary Committee and leader of the House.[3]
Later in the same year, 1878, Andrews was elected theGovernor of Connecticut by a legislative vote, and served from January 9, 1879 to January 5, 1881. During his term, the governor's office was granted the power to recommend judges for the State Supreme Court and a resolution passed that ended an ongoing boundary line dispute. A bill was constituted that established the incorporation of joint-stock companies and a progressive jury law was formed.
Andrews left the office on January 5, 1881, and continued his law practice. Appointed to the bench of the Connecticut Superior Court in 1881, he served as chief justice from 1889 to 1901. He also was a delegate and presiding officer to the 1902 Constitutional Convention.[4]
Andrews died on September 12, 1902 (age 67 years, 312 days). He is interred at East Cemetery,Litchfield, Connecticut.[5]
"Andrews, Charles Bartlett".The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 1. 1906. p. 118.| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by H. Robinson | Republican nominee forGovernor of Connecticut 1878 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Governor of Connecticut 1879–1881 | Succeeded by |
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