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Henry B. Quinby

1846 – 1924

American politician

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Lived 1846 – 1924 (aged 77). Henry B. Quinby was an American politician and governor.

Henry Brewer Quinby (June 10, 1846 – February 8, 1924) was an American physician, businessman, and Republican politician in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. He was the 52nd governor of New Hampshire from 1909 to 1911 and served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the New Hampshire Senate.

Early life Quinby was born in Biddeford, Maine to Thomas and Jane E. (Brewer) Quinby. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College in 1869 and an A.M. degree from Bowdoin in 1872. In 1880, he graduated from the National Medical College in Washington, D.C.

Political career He served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1887 to 1888 and in the New Hampshire Senate from 1889 to 1890. He was on the New Hampshire Executive Council in 1891 and 1892. In 1893, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Quinby was chairman of the 1896 State Republican Convention.

He was elected as a Republican candidate to the office of governor in 1908. After leaving office, he retired from politics.

He died in 1924 in New York City.

Personal life On June 22, 1870, Quinby married Octavia M. Cole and they had two children, Henry Cole Quinby and Candace Ellen Quinby.

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Education
Bowdoin College, George Washington University Medical School
Positions held
Governor of New Hampshire, Member of the State Senate of New Hampshire, Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Also known as
Henry Brewer Quinby

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry B. Quinby?

American politician (1846-1924)

When was Henry B. Quinby born?

Henry B. Quinby was born on 10 June 1846 in Biddeford.

When did Henry B. Quinby die?

Henry B. Quinby died on 8 February 1924 in New York City.

What was Henry B. Quinby's occupation?

Henry B. Quinby was a politician and governor.

What nationality was Henry B. Quinby?

Henry B. Quinby was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry B. Quinby

· Wikidata: Q1606475

· DBpedia: Henry B. Quinby

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