Samuel Dickinson Hubbard
| Samuel Dickinson Hubbard | |
|---|---|
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| 15th United States Postmaster General | |
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In office August 31, 1852 – March 7, 1853 | |
| President |
Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce |
| Preceded by | Nathan K. Hall |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
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In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Samuel D. Hubbard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 10, 1799 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died |
October 8, 1855 (aged 56) Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Miles Hubbard |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | Lawyer, Manufacturer, Politician |
Samuel Dickinson Hubbard (August 10, 1799 – October 8, 1855) was born in Middletown, Connecticut. He pursued classical studies at Yale College and graduated in 1819. He practiced law from 1823 to 1837. He then found work in manufacturing.
Hubbard later got involved in politics and in 1844 he was elected to the Twenty-ninth United States Congress and later reelected to the Thirtieth Congress from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district, serving from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849, both terms as a Whig.
In 1852, President Millard Fillmore appointed him United States Postmaster General serving from August 31, 1852 to March 7, 1853.
He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1853.[1]
Hubbard died October 8, 1855, in Middletown, Connecticut. He is buried in Indian Hill Cemetery in Middletown with his wife Jane Miles Hubbard.
References
External links
- United States Congress. "Samuel Dickinson Hubbard (id: H000889)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Samuel Dickinson Hubbard at Find A Grave
- Samuel Dickinson Hubbard at The Political Graveyard
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nathan K. Hall |
United States Postmaster General Served under: Millard Fillmore August 31, 1852 – March 7, 1853 |
Succeeded by James Campbell |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by John Stewart |
Member of the U. S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 |
Succeeded by Walter Booth |
