Henry Dutton

Henry Dutton

Henry Dutton (February 12, 1796 - April 12, 1869) was an American politician and former Governor of Connecticut.

Early life

Dutton was born in Plymouth, Connecticut on February 12, 1796. He studied at Yale University and graduated in 1818. He then studied law. In 1823 he was admitted to the bar. He tutored at Yale University from 1821 to 1823. He also was principal at the Fairfield Academy for two years.

Politics

Dutton was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1828, 1834, 1838, 1839, and 1850. He also was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1828, 1834, 1838, 1839, and 1850. He moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1847 and he was appointed Kent Professor of Law at Yale University. He held that position until his death. He was also a member of the Connecticut State Senate in 1849. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1853. Dutton became the Governor of Connecticut in 1854. During his term, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill became law in May 1854, and a prohibition law was also enacted. In 1855, he ran unsuccessfully for re-election. He left office on May 2, 1855.

Later years

After completing his term, worked on the bench of the Superior Court and the Supreme Court of Errors from 1861 to 1866. He passed away on April 12, 1869.

Sources

* Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. "Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978". Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2


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