Daniel Haines
American politician, jurist, lawyer and Governor of New Jersey (1801-1877) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Australian rules footballer, see Daniel Haines (footballer).
Daniel Haines (January 6, 1801 – January 26, 1877) was an American attorney, jurist, and politician who served as the 14th Governor of New Jersey in nonconsecutive terms in office from 1843 to 1845 and 1848 to 1851. During his first term, Haines was instrumental in calls for constitutional reform which led to the New Jersey Constitution of 1844. In both terms, he promoted educational reform and prison reform, a cause he continued to champion in retirement.
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Daniel Haines | |
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14th Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 18, 1848 – January 21, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Charles C. Stratton |
Succeeded by | George Franklin Fort |
In office October 27, 1843 – January 21, 1845 | |
Preceded by | William Pennington |
Succeeded by | Charles C. Stratton |
Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court | |
In office November 1852 – 1866 | |
Appointed by | George Franklin Fort |
Preceded by | Joseph Fitz Randolph |
Succeeded by | David A. Depue |
Member of the New Jersey Legislative Council from Sussex County | |
In office 1839–1840 | |
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Born | (1801-01-06)January 6, 1801 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 1877(1877-01-26) (aged 76) Hamburg, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist (before 1824) Democratic |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
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