Orlow W. Chapman
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Orlow W. Chapman was born in 1832, in Ellington, Connecticut
, though he made his life’s work and home in New York
. While in Ellington, Chapman received his primary education in a local academy. He then proceeded to graduate from Union College
of Schenectady, New York
, in 1854. After earning his undergraduate degree, he spent two years as Professor of Languages in the Fergusonville Academy in Delaware County. Chapman then studied law under Robert Parker of Binghamton, New York
. In 1856, he was admitted to the bar.
Following his admission to the bar, Chapman began his career as a politically active New Yorker and lawyer. He served as Binghamton District Attorney from 1862 to 1868. In 1870, Chapman was the Republican nominee and winner of the New York State Senate race for the 24th District, serving in this position until 1871. Subsequently, he was appointed Superintendent of New York Insurance Department
, where he served until 1876. During Chapman’s time as superintendent he also served as president of the National Insurance Commissioners’ Association and he focused on eliminating corrupt states’ fostering of large and fraudulent companies. During his term Chapman also initiated the creation of an Executive Committee formed from and elected by Insurance Superintendents from each state.
On May 29, 1889, President Harrison appointed Chapman Solicitor General of the United States. His service was cut short when Chapman died of pneumonia on January 19, 1890, while working in Washington, D.C.
Orlow W. Chapman was buried near his home in Binghamton, New York.
Ellington, Connecticut
Ellington is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. Ellington was incorporated in May, 1786, from East Windsor. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 12,921...
, though he made his life’s work and home in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. While in Ellington, Chapman received his primary education in a local academy. He then proceeded to graduate from Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
of Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, in 1854. After earning his undergraduate degree, he spent two years as Professor of Languages in the Fergusonville Academy in Delaware County. Chapman then studied law under Robert Parker of Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers...
. In 1856, he was admitted to the bar.
Following his admission to the bar, Chapman began his career as a politically active New Yorker and lawyer. He served as Binghamton District Attorney from 1862 to 1868. In 1870, Chapman was the Republican nominee and winner of the New York State Senate race for the 24th District, serving in this position until 1871. Subsequently, he was appointed Superintendent of New York Insurance Department
New York State Insurance Department
The New York State Insurance Department is the State regulating agency responsible for supervising and regulating all insurance business in New York State. It is regarded in the industry as one of the most state-of-the-art insurance regulating agencies. The Superintendent is James J...
, where he served until 1876. During Chapman’s time as superintendent he also served as president of the National Insurance Commissioners’ Association and he focused on eliminating corrupt states’ fostering of large and fraudulent companies. During his term Chapman also initiated the creation of an Executive Committee formed from and elected by Insurance Superintendents from each state.
On May 29, 1889, President Harrison appointed Chapman Solicitor General of the United States. His service was cut short when Chapman died of pneumonia on January 19, 1890, while working in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Orlow W. Chapman was buried near his home in Binghamton, New York.