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|order = 53rd
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|office1 = Governor of Connecticut
|term_start = January 7, 1887
|term_start1 = January 7, 1887
|term_end = January 10, 1889
|term_end1 = January 10, 1889
|lieutenant = [[James L. Howard]]
|lieutenant1 = [[James L. Howard]]
|predecessor = [[Henry B. Harrison]]
|predecessor1 = [[Henry Baldwin Harrison]]
|successor = [[Morgan G. Bulkeley]]
|successor1 = [[Morgan Bulkeley]]
|office2 = Member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]
|term2 = 1874–1876
|birth_date = January 10, 1841
|birth_date = January 10, 1841
|birth_place = [[Ridgefield, Connecticut]]
|birth_place = [[Ridgefield, Connecticut]], U.S.
|death_date = June 22, 1925 (aged 84)
|death_date = June 22, 1925 (aged 84)
|death_place = [[Adirondack Mountains|Adirondack]]
|death_place = Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
|spouse = Jennie Wright Lounsbury
|spouse = Jennie Wright
|children =
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'''Phineas Chapman Lounsbury''' (January 10, 1841 - June 22, 1925) was an [[United States|American]] politician and the [[List of Governors of Connecticut|53rd Governor of Connecticut]].
'''Phineas Chapman Lounsbury''' (January 10, 1841 – June 22, 1925) was an American politician and the [[List of Governors of Connecticut|53rd Governor of Connecticut]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Lounsbury was born in [[Ridgefield, Connecticut]] on January 10, 1841, the son of Nathan Lounsbury (1807 - 1894), and Delia A Scofield Lounsbury (1809 - 1895).<ref name="fag">{{cite web|title=Phineas C. Lounsbury|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7372824|publisher=Find A Grave|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref> He worked on his father's farm and attended the local schools. He married Jennie Wright.<ref name="nga">{{cite web|title=Phineas C. Lounsbury|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_connecticut/col2-content/main-content-list/title_lounsbury_phineas.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref>
Lounsbury was born in [[Ridgefield, Connecticut]] on January 10, 1841. He worked on his father's farm and attended the local schools. He married Jennie Wright.<ref name="nga">{{cite web|title=Phineas C. Lounsbury|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_connecticut/col2-content/main-content-list/title_lounsbury_phineas.html|publisher=National Governors Association|access-date=7 December 2012}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In [[New York City]], he secured a position as clerk in a shoe store, and in time familiarized himself with all departments of the business. When the civil war broke out Lounsbury enlisted as a private in the Seventeenth Connecticut Regiment, but after four months' active service wag compelled by severe sickness to return, being honorably discharged and recommended for a pension, which he would not accept.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Hon. Phineas C. Lounsbury|url=http://www.onlinebiographies.info/ct/lounsbury-pc.htm|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref>
In [[New York City]], he secured a position as clerk in a shoe store, and in time familiarized himself with all departments of the business. When the civil war broke out Lounsbury enlisted as a private in the Seventeenth Connecticut Regiment, but after four months' active service was compelled by severe sickness to return, being honorably discharged and recommended for a pension, which he would not accept.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Hon. Phineas C. Lounsbury|url=http://www.onlinebiographies.info/ct/lounsbury-pc.htm|access-date=7 December 2012}}</ref>


Having laid the foundations for a successful commercial career; he began, upon attaining his majority in 1862, the manufacture of shoes in New Haven under the firm name of Lounsbury Brothers. The business was afterward moved to South Norwalk, and carried on under the firm name of Launsbury, Matthewson & Co.
Having laid the foundations for a successful commercial career; he began, upon attaining his majority in 1862, the manufacture of shoes in New Haven under the firm name of Lounsbury Brothers. The business was afterward moved to South Norwalk, and carried on under the firm name of Lounsbury, Matthewson & Co.


Lounsbury became a member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] in 1874 and held that position till 1876.
Lounsbury became a member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] in 1874 and held that position until 1876. Winning the 1886 Republican gubernatorial nomination, Lounsbury was elected governor by a legislative decision. During his term, he signed the Incorrigible Criminal Act. He also advocated for instituting a 60-hour work week for women and children under 16.<ref name="nga"/> He did not run for re-election and retired from public service.


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After serving as the [[governor of Connecticut]], Lounsbury returned to his business and served as president of the Connecticut Merchants Exchange National Bank. His brother and business partner, [[George E. Lounsbury]], served as governor from 1899 to 1901. In 1883, he built a [[Great Camp]], [[Echo Camp]], on [[Raquette Lake]] in the [[Adirondack Mountains|Adirondack]].
Winning the 1886 Republican gubernatorial nomination, Lounsbury was elected governor by a legislative decision. During his term, he signed the Incorrigible Criminal Act. He also advocated for instituting a 60-hour work week for women and children under 16.<ref name="nga"/> He did not run for re-election and retired from public service.

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After serving as the [[Governor of Connecticut]], Lounsbury returned to his business and served as president of the Connecticut Merchants Exchange National Bank. His brother, George Edward Lounsbury, also became the Governor of Connecticut from 1899 to 1901. In 1883, he built a [[Great Camp]], [[Echo Camp]], on [[Raquette Lake]] in the [[Adirondack Mountains|Adirondack]].


==Death==
==Death==
Lounsbury died on June 22, 1925 in the [[Adirondack Mountains|Adirondack]]. He is interred at Lounsbury Cemetery, Ridgefield, [[Fairfield County, Connecticut]].<ref name="fag"/>
Lounsbury died in [[Ridgefield, Connecticut]] on June 22, 1925. He is interred at Lounsbury Cemetery, Ridgefield, [[Fairfield County, Connecticut]]. His home, the [[Phineas Chapman Lounsbury House]], was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1975.


==References==
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. ''Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978''. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2
* 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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Latest revision as of 22:49, 22 May 2024

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury
53rd Governor of Connecticut
In office
January 7, 1887 – January 10, 1889
LieutenantJames L. Howard
Preceded byHenry Baldwin Harrison
Succeeded byMorgan Bulkeley
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1874–1876
Personal details
BornJanuary 10, 1841
Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 1925 (aged 84)
Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennie Wright
ProfessionFarmer, manufacturer, politician

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury (January 10, 1841 – June 22, 1925) was an American politician and the 53rd Governor of Connecticut.

Biography

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Lounsbury was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut on January 10, 1841. He worked on his father's farm and attended the local schools. He married Jennie Wright.[1]

Career

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In New York City, he secured a position as clerk in a shoe store, and in time familiarized himself with all departments of the business. When the civil war broke out Lounsbury enlisted as a private in the Seventeenth Connecticut Regiment, but after four months' active service was compelled by severe sickness to return, being honorably discharged and recommended for a pension, which he would not accept.[2]

Having laid the foundations for a successful commercial career; he began, upon attaining his majority in 1862, the manufacture of shoes in New Haven under the firm name of Lounsbury Brothers. The business was afterward moved to South Norwalk, and carried on under the firm name of Lounsbury, Matthewson & Co.

Lounsbury became a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1874 and held that position until 1876. Winning the 1886 Republican gubernatorial nomination, Lounsbury was elected governor by a legislative decision. During his term, he signed the Incorrigible Criminal Act. He also advocated for instituting a 60-hour work week for women and children under 16.[1] He did not run for re-election and retired from public service.

After serving as the governor of Connecticut, Lounsbury returned to his business and served as president of the Connecticut Merchants Exchange National Bank. His brother and business partner, George E. Lounsbury, served as governor from 1899 to 1901. In 1883, he built a Great Camp, Echo Camp, on Raquette Lake in the Adirondack.

Death

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Lounsbury died in Ridgefield, Connecticut on June 22, 1925. He is interred at Lounsbury Cemetery, Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. His home, the Phineas Chapman Lounsbury House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Phineas C. Lounsbury". National Governors Association. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
  2. ^ "Biography of Hon. Phineas C. Lounsbury". Retrieved December 7, 2012.

Further reading

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  • Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988; ISBN 0-313-28093-2
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Connecticut
1886 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Connecticut
1887–1889 		Succeeded by
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