American politician (1799–1855)
Samuel Hubbard
In office August 31, 1852 – March 7, 1853President Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce Preceded by Nathan K. Hall Succeeded by James Campbell In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849Preceded by John Stewart Succeeded by Walter Booth
Born Samuel Dickinson Hubbard
(1799-08-10 ) August 10, 1799Middletown, Connecticut , U.S.Died October 8, 1855(1855-10-08) (aged 56)Middletown, Connecticut , U.S. Resting place Indian Hill Cemetery Political party Whig Spouse Jane Miles Education Yale University (BA )
Samuel Dickinson Hubbard (August 10, 1799 – October 8, 1855) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut and the 15th U.S. Postmaster General .
Early life
Samuel Dickinson Hubbard was born in Middletown, Connecticut . He pursued classical studies at Yale College and graduated in 1819. He practiced law from 1823 to 1837.[ 1]
Career
He then found work in manufacturing , later founding the Russell Manufacturing Company with Samuel Russell in 1824.[ 2]
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 as United States Postmaster General serving from August 31, 1852; to March 7, 1853.[ 3]
He was elected as a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1853.[ 4]
Death
Hubbard died on October 8, 1855, aged 55, at his home in Middletown, Connecticut .[ 5]
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