David H. Goodell
| David Harvey Goodell | |
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| 42nd Governor of New Hampshire | |
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In office June 6, 1889 – January 8, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Hiram A. Tuttle |
| Member of the New Hampshire Governor's Council | |
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In office 1882–1882 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Antrim | |
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In office 1876–1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 6, 1834 Hillsborough, New Hampshire |
| Died |
January 22, 1915 (aged 80) Antrim, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah J. Plummer |
| Children |
D. Dana Goodell; Richard C. Goodell, b. August 10, 1868[1] |
| Religion | Baptist[1] |
David Harvey Goodell (May 6, 1834 – January 22, 1915) was an American inventor, manufacturer, and Republican politician from Antrim, New Hampshire.
Goodell was born to Jesse R. Goodell[2] on May 6, 1834 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Family life
Goodell married Hannah J. Plummer of Goffstown, New Hampshire on September 1, 1857.[2] They had two sons D. Dana Goodell and Richard C. Goodell.[1]
Business career
In 1875 Goodell began and operated the Goodell company in Antrim.[3] His company made knives and a collection of various cutting devices including apple peelers. His company was the largest employer with several mills spanning Great Brook.
Political career
From 1876 to 1878 Goodell represented Antrim in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and was member of the Governor's Council in 1882. In November 1888 he was elected as the Governor.[4]
Goodell died in 1915 in Antrim.
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Notes
- 1 2 3 Henry Harrison Metcalf, ed. (1902), The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine Devoted to History, Biography, literature, and State Progress, Volume XXXII, Concord, New Hampshire: The Granite Monthly Company, p. 360.
- 1 2 Henry Harrison Metcalf, ed. (1902), The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine Devoted to History, Biography, Literature, and State Progress, Volume XXXII, Concord, New Hampshire: The Granite Monthly Company, p. 356.
- ↑ Henry Harrison Metcalf, ed. (1902), The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire magazine devoted to history, biography, literature, and State Progress, Volume XXXII, Concord, New Hampshire: The Granite Monthly Company, p. 355.
- ↑ Henry Harrison Metcalf, ed. (1902), The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire magazine devoted to history, biography, literature, and State Progress, Volume XXXII, Concord, New Hampshire: The Granite Monthly Company, p. 359.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles H. Sawyer |
Governor of New Hampshire 1889–1891 |
Succeeded by Hiram A. Tuttle |
