Melbert B. Cary
Melbert B. Cary | |
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Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut | |
In office 1898–1900 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary July 23, 1852 Racine, Wisconsin |
Died | March 17, 1946 93) | (aged
Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary (July 23, 1852 – March 17, 1946) was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut.
Biography
Cary was born on July 23, 1852 in Racine, Wisconsin.[1] He was the son of the Wisconsin politician John W. Cary.[2] In 1880, he married Julia Metcalf. Cary's son, Melbert, Jr., became a noted graphic artist.
Career
Cary was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut from 1898 to 1900. In 1902, he was a candidate for Governor of Connecticut,[3] losing to Abiram Chamberlain. He was also a delegate to the 1908 Democratic National Convention.
References
- ↑ "Melbert Brinkerhoff Cary". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ↑ "Famous Lawyer Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. April 6, 1895. p. 5. Retrieved May 27, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Connecticut Not for Bryan". Boston Post. September 26, 1902. p. 2. Retrieved May 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
Melbert B. Cary at Find a Grave
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