Summary
Francis B. Loomis (1812–1892) from New London, Connecticut, was an American politician of the Democratic Party who was the 58th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1877 to 1879 under Governor Richard D. Hubbard.[1][2] In this function he also presided over the Connecticut Senate.
Francis B. Loomis | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Governor | Richard D. Hubbard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1812 Lyme, Connecticut |
| Died | July 13, 1892 (aged 80) Hartford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Elizabeth M. Inghram
(m. 1836; died 1839)Angenora Beckwith (m. 1842) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography edit
Francis Loomis was born in Lyme, Connecticut, on April 9, 1812. He attended a private school, and upon reaching adulthood, began working in the wool manufacturing business. He was very successful, opening several textile mills. He also served as president of the First National Bank in his hometown.[3]
He married Elizabeth M. Inghram on December 20, 1836, and they had one daughter. His wife died on March 20, 1839. He remarried on May 3, 1842, to Angenora Beckwith. They had three children.[3]
In politics, he was initially a Whig, and then a Republican, but joined the Democratic Party in 1872.
References edit
- ^ "Brief Descriptions of Connecticut State Agencies: Lieutenant Governor". Archived from the original on October 26, 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2007.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Loomis".
- ^ a b Genealogical and Biographical Record of New London County, Connecticut. J. H. Beers & Company. 1905. pp. 92–94. Retrieved August 4, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Honored in Connecticut". The Boston Globe. Hartford, Connecticut. July 13, 1892. p. 5. Retrieved August 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.