Melbert B. Cary

Melbert B. Cary

Melbert B. Cary was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut.

Biography

Cary was born Melbert Brinkerhoff Cary on July 23, 1852 in Racine, Wisconsin.[1] In 1880, he married Julia Metcalf. Cary's son, Melbert, Jr., would become a noted graphic artist.

Career

Cary was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut from 1898 to 1900. In 1902, he was a candidate for Governor of Connecticut, losing to Abiram Chamberlain. He was also a delegate to the 1908 Democratic National Convention.

References

  1. ^ "Melbert Brinkerhoff Cary". Political Graveyard. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/cartier-cascione.html#822.82.56. Retrieved 2011-11-02. 

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