Frederick E. Goodrich

Frederick Elizur Goodrich (January 15, 1843 – January 12, 1925) was an American journalist and political figure who worked for The Boston Post for 54 years.

Early life Goodrich was born in Hartford on January 15, 1843, to Elizur Tryon and Mary Catherine (Beach) Goodrich. He attended Hopkins Grammar School, Hartford Public High School, and Hartford Latin School. He graduated from Yale University in 1864. During his senior year he was a member of the Yale crew, member of Spade and Grave, and president of the Beethoven Society.

Career Goodrich began his career as an assistant editor at the Trenton Monitor. In 1865 he became an editor for the Hartford Courant. In 1868 he began his long career at The Boston Post as an assistant editor. He was reelected in 1884, but was defeated in 1885. He then returned to journalism as an editorial writer for the Boston Advertiser. From 1888 to 1890, he was the chief clerk to Leverett Saltonstall II, collector of customs for the port of Boston.

Personal life and death Goodrich married Elizabeth Williams Parsons on November 20, 1866. They had two sons and one daughter. Elizabeth Goodrich died on August 4, 1911. On September 28, 1912, he married Parnelle Coan (née Fiske). His cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. He was cremated and buried in West Brookfield Cemetery.