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Galen Augustus Carter (June 22, 1832 – November 10, 1893) was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th district from 1874 to 1875.
Galen Augustus Carter | |
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Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 12th District | |
In office 1874–1875[1] | |
Preceded by | Huested W. R. Hoyt |
Succeeded by | Frederick Bruggerhof |
Personal details | |
Born | [2][3] New York City, US[2] | June 22, 1832
Died | November 10, 1893 61)[3] Stamford, Connecticut, US[3] | (aged
Resting place | Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Connecticut |
Political party | Democratic[2] |
Spouse | Mary Caroline Davenport (m. November 1853)[2] |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | 279 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut[2] |
Alma mater | New York Medical School (Columbia College)[2] (1850)[4] |
Occupation | broker, merchant |
He was born June 22, 1832, in New York City, the son of Galen Carter and Ann Eliza Ketchum.
He was a partner in the firm of Jacob Little & Company, member of the New York Stock Exchange.[2]
In November 1853, he married Mary C. Davenport[2]
He was elected a burgess of the Borough of Stamford.[2]
In 1874, he was elected to the Connecticut Senate.[2]
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