Charles H. Sawyer

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Charles Henry Sawyer
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41st Governor of New Hampshire
In office
June 2, 1887 – June 6, 1889
Preceded by Moody Currier
Succeeded by David H. Goodell
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
1876–1878
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
1869–1871
Personal details
Born (1840-03-30)March 30, 1840
Watertown, New York, U.S.
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Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Susan Ellen Cowan Sawyer
Children William Davis Sawyer
Charles Francis Sawyer
James Cowan Sawyer
Edward Sawyer
Elizabeth Coffin Sawyer
Parents Jonathan Sawyer
Martha (Perkins) Sawyer
Profession Manufacturer
Businessman
Politician
Religion Congregationalist

Charles Henry Sawyer (March 30, 1840 – January 18, 1908) was an American manufacturer, businessman and Republican politician. He served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and as the 41st Governor of New Hampshire.

Early life

Sawyer was born in Watertown, New York, the son of Jonathan Sawyer and Martha (Perkins) Sawyer.[1] When he was ten, he moved with his family to Dover, New Hampshire. Sawyer attended the common schools and Franklin Academy before learning the manufacturing business working at the Sawyer Woolen Mills Company. He became president of the company in 1881.[2]

Political career

He served in the Dover city council before becoming a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Sawyer served in the State House from 1869-1871, and from 1876-1878.[3] He served as aide-de-camp to Governor Charles H. Bell in 1881,[4] and was a delegate to the 1884 Republican National Conventions.[5]

He was elected the 41st Governor of New Hampshire, serving from June 2, 1887-June 6, 1889.[6] After leaving office, he represented New Hampshire at the Universal Exposition of 1889 at Paris.[7] He served as director of the Dover Gas and Light Company and the Granite State Insurance Company, and as president of the Dover Horse Railroad Company.[8]

Sawyer died on January 18, 1908 in Dover, New Hampshire.[9] and is buried at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Family life

Sawyer married Susan Ellen Cowan on February 8, 1865. They had five children together: William Davis Sawyer, Charles Francis Sawyer, James Cowan Sawyer, Edward Sawyer and Elizabeth Coffin Sawyer.[10] Their son William married Gertrude Hall, daughter of U.S. Congressman Joshua G. Hall.[11] He and his family were members of the Congregational church.[12]

See also

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Governor of New Hampshire
1887–1889		 Succeeded by
David H. Goodell
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