Marcus H. Holcomb
Marcus H. Holcomb (November 28, 1844 - March 5, 1932) was an American politician and a former Governor of Connecticut.
Early life
Holcomb was born in New Hartford, Connecticut on November 28, 1844. He studied at public school system New Hartford. He then studied at Wesleyan Seminary in Massachusetts. Later he also studied law.
Career
In 1871 Holcomb was admitted to the bar. He was a judge of Southington's probate court from 1873 to 1910, Hartford's treasurer from 1893 to 1908, a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 1893 to 1894, speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1905 to 1906, and, attorney general from 1906 to 1907.
Governor of Connecticut
Holcomb became the Governor of Connecticut in 1915. He was reelected in 1916 and 1918. During his terms, the state of Connecticut prepared for the First World War war. A food supply council and a state council of defense were established. Connecticut's debt was reduced and a bill was enacted that regulated maximum working hours for women. However he became a storm center when he refused to convene the Connecticut Legislature to act on ratification of women's Suffrage Amendment to the US Constitution because of his personal opposition to it. He left office on January 5, 1921.
Perosnal life
Holcomb was married to Sarah Carpenter Bennet. They had one son, Marcus Hensey Holcomb Jr., who died young. He was a baptist.
External links
Sources
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2
