Alexander H. Bullock
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| Alexander Hamilton Bullock | |
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| In office January 4, 1866 – January 7, 1869 |
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| Lieutenant(s) | William Claflin |
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| Preceded by | John A. Andrew |
| Succeeded by | William Claflin |
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| Born | March 2, 1816 |
| Died | January 17, 1882 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Alexander Hamilton Bullock (March 2, 1816–January 17, 1882) was Governor of Massachusetts from 1866 to 1869.
[edit] Education and early career
Bullock graduated from Amherst College in 1836 and from Harvard Law School in 1841.[1] He practiced law in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives first in 1845 (serving until 1847) and again in 1862 (serving until 1866). He served as Speaker of the House in his latter term. He was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1849.[1]
Other prominent positions held by Bullock include:
- Commissioner of Insolvency (1853 - 1856)
- Judge, Court of Insolvency (1856 - 1858)
- Mayor, City of Worcester, Massachusetts (1859 - 18??)
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| Preceded by John A. Andrew |
Governor of Massachusetts January 4, 1866 – January 7, 1869 |
Succeeded by William Claflin |
