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Everett Colby
American banker and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Everett Colby (December 10, 1874 – June 19, 1943) was an American banker and politician who represented Essex County, New Jersey in the New Jersey Assembly and the New Jersey Senate from 1906 to 1909.[1][2] He developed a record as a reformist and opponent of corporations and machine politics, often drawing him into conflict with the leaders of his own Republican Party. In 1913, he ran as the Progressive Party nominee for Governor of New Jersey.
Quick Facts Member of the New Jersey Senate from Essex County, Preceded by ...
Everett Colby | |
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![]() Colby c. 1909 | |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Essex County | |
In office 1906–1909 | |
Preceded by | J. Henry Bacheller |
Succeeded by | Harry V. Osborne |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office 1904–1906 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1874-12-10)December 10, 1874 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | June 19, 1943(1943-06-19) (aged 68) Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican Progressive |
Education | Browning School |
Alma mater | Brown University |
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