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Charles H. Sawyer

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Charles H. Sawyer

41st Governor of New Hampshire

    Charles Henry Sawyer

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    • 1st Generation
    • Ahnentafel No:
    • 1 
    • Birth Date:
    • 30 Mar 1840 
    • Birth Location:
    • Watertown, Jefferson, New York 
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    • Death Date:
    • 18 Jan 1908 
    • Death Location:
    • Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire 
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    • 41st Governor of New Hampshire

      Charles Henry Sawyer, born on March 30, 1840, in Watertown, New York, was a prominent American businessman and politician. He is best known for his tenure as the 41st Governor of New Hampshire from 1887 to 1889.

      Sawyer moved to Dover, New Hampshire, in his youth, where he later entered the family business, Sawyer Woolen Mills, which became one of the largest and most successful woolen manufacturing companies in the state. His business acumen not only brought him success in industry but also established him as a respected figure in the community.

      Politically, Sawyer was a staunch Republican, a party affiliation that aligned with his pro-business stance. Before becoming governor, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1869 to 1870. He also held the position of mayor of Dover from 1866 to 1867, and from 1876 to 1878, showcasing his commitment to public service at the local level.

      As governor, Sawyer focused on economic development, infrastructure improvements, and education reform. His administration is noted for advocating the advancement of public schools and supporting the state's growing industries, particularly in manufacturing.

      Although his term as governor was relatively brief, Sawyer's influence extended beyond his time in office. He continued to be active in the business world and civic affairs, contributing to various charitable causes and maintaining a significant role in New Hampshire's economic growth.

      Charles H. Sawyer passed away on January 18, 1908, in Dover, New Hampshire. His legacy as a businessman, politician, and community leader is remembered as a significant part of New Hampshire's history.

  • Marriages for Charles Henry Sawyer

    • Spouse:
    • Susan Ellen Cowan
    • Marriage Date:
    • 8 Feb 1865
    • Marriage Location:
    • Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire

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  • Sources for Charles Henry Sawyer

    • 1 Stearns, Ezra S., comp., Genealogical and Family History of the State of New Hampshire: A Record of the Achievements of Her People . . ., Vol. 1, Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company (1908), 105-106.