William G. Crosby
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William George Crosby was an American politician and the 23rd Governor of Maine
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on September 10, 1805. He studied at Belfast Academy. He graduated from Bowdoin College
in 1823. He then studied law. He had a successful career as a lawyer.
in 1852 and 1853, both times finishing second to the Democratic
candidate in the popular vote. A majority requirement being in effect, he was selected by the legislature. During his term, Maine continued to grow. He left office on January 3, 1855.
Governor of Maine
The governor of Maine is the chief executive of the State of Maine. Before Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts and the governor of Massachusetts was chief executive....
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Early life
Crosby was born in Belfast, MaineBelfast, Maine
Belfast is a city in Waldo County, Maine, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,668. Located at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River on Penobscot Bay, Belfast is the county seat of Waldo County...
on September 10, 1805. He studied at Belfast Academy. He graduated from Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College , founded in 1794, is an elite private liberal arts college located in the coastal Maine town of Brunswick, Maine. As of 2011, U.S. News and World Report ranks Bowdoin 6th among liberal arts colleges in the United States. At times, it was ranked as high as 4th in the country. It is...
in 1823. He then studied law. He had a successful career as a lawyer.
Politics
Crosby served as delegate to the Whig National Convention that nominated Henry Clay for President of the United States. He was elected to two one year terms as Governor of MaineGovernor of Maine
The governor of Maine is the chief executive of the State of Maine. Before Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts and the governor of Massachusetts was chief executive....
in 1852 and 1853, both times finishing second to the Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
candidate in the popular vote. A majority requirement being in effect, he was selected by the legislature. During his term, Maine continued to grow. He left office on January 3, 1855.
Later years
After leaving the office, he served as a trustee for Bowdoin College. He also served as a member of the Maine Historical Society. He died on March 21, 1881.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