David H. Goodell
David Harvey Goodell (May 6, 1834 – January 22, 1915) was an American inventor, manufacturer, and Republican politician from Antrim, New Hampshire.
David Harvey Goodell | |
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42nd Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 6, 1889 – January 8, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Charles H. Sawyer |
Succeeded by | Hiram A. Tuttle |
Member of the New Hampshire Governor's Council | |
In office 1882–1882 | |
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Antrim | |
In office 1876–1878 | |
Personal details | |
Born | May 6, 1834 Hillsborough, New Hampshire |
Died | January 22, 1915 (aged 80) Antrim, New Hampshire |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Jane Plummer (1835-1911) |
Children | Dura Dana Goodell (1858-1936); Richard Carter Goodell (1868-1942)[1] |
Profession | American Inventor, Entrepreneur and Politician[2] |
Goodell was the son of Jesse Raymond Goodell (1807-1886) and Olive Atwood (Wright) Goodell (1807-1877).[3]
Family life
Goodell married Hannah Jane Plummer (1835-1911) of Goffstown, New Hampshire on September 1, 1857.[4] They had two sons Dura Dana Goodell (1858-1936) and Richard Carter Goodell (1868-1942).[5]
Business career
In 1875 Goodell began and operated the Goodell company in Antrim.[6] His company made knives and a collection of various cutting devices including apple peelers. His company was the largest employer with several mills spanning Great Brook.
Political career
From 1876 to 1878 Goodell represented Antrim in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and was member of the Governor's Council in 1882. In November 1888 he was elected as the Governor.[7]
Goodell died in 1915 in Antrim.
External links
Notes
- Biographical Review Vol. XXIII Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties New Hampshire. Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company. 1897. pp. 163–164.
- Biographical Review Vol. XXIII Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties New Hampshire. Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company. 1897. pp. 163–164.
- Biographical Review Vol. XXIII Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties New Hampshire. Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company. 1897. pp. 163–164.
- Metcalf, Henry Harrison (June 1902). "Antrim: A Typical New Hampshire Town". The Granite Monthly. Concord: New Hampshire: Granite Monthly Company. p. 356.
- Metcalf, Henry Harrison (June 1902). "Antrim: A Typical New Hampshire Town". The Granite Monthly. Concord: New Hampshire: Granite Monthly Company. p. 360.
- Metcalf, Henry Harrison (June 1902). "Antrim: A Typical New Hampshire Town". The Granite Monthly. Concord: New Hampshire: Granite Monthly Company. p. 355.
- Metcalf, Henry Harrison (June 1902). "Antrim: A Typical New Hampshire Town". The Granite Monthly. Concord: New Hampshire: Granite Monthly Company. p. 359.
Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by Charles H. Sawyer |
Republican nominee for Governor of New Hampshire 1888 |
Succeeded by Hiram A. Tuttle |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Charles H. Sawyer |
Governor of New Hampshire 1889–1891 |
Succeeded by Hiram A. Tuttle |