Sebastian Streeter Marble
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Sebastian Streeter Marble (March 1, 1817 – May 10, 1902) was an American
politician
and who most notably served as the 41st Governor of Maine
.
Marble was born in Dixfield, Maine on March 1, 1817. He studied at the Waterville Academy. He then studied law. In 1843, he was admitted to the bar. He practiced law
in Waldoboro, Maine
. He served as the deputy collector of customs for his district from 1862 to 1863. He became the collector of customs in 1864. He held that position until 1867. He served as the marshal of Maine from 1870 to 1878. He was elected to three terms in the Maine State Senate in 1882 and he served his last term as the president. Joseph R. Bodwell
, the Governor of Maine at the time, died on December 15, 1887. Marble, who was president of the senate at the time, became the new governor of Maine. During his administration, the Mars Bill was opposed and the policies of the Republican Party
were supported. And, the 1888 presidential nomination of Benjamin Harrison
was also openly endorsed. Marble was unsuccessful in his re-election bid and he left office on January 2, 1889.
After leaving office, Marble served on his local school board. he also served as chairman of the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen. He died on May 10, 1902.
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Politician
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and who most notably served as the 41st Governor of Maine
Governor of Maine
The governor of Maine is the chief executive of the State of Maine. Before Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts and the governor of Massachusetts was chief executive....
.
Marble was born in Dixfield, Maine on March 1, 1817. He studied at the Waterville Academy. He then studied law. In 1843, he was admitted to the bar. He practiced law
Practice of law
In its most general sense, the practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or attorney at law, barrister,...
in Waldoboro, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Waldoboro is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, in the United States. The population was 4,916 at the 2000 census. Waldoboro is a picturesque fishing and resort town.-History:...
. He served as the deputy collector of customs for his district from 1862 to 1863. He became the collector of customs in 1864. He held that position until 1867. He served as the marshal of Maine from 1870 to 1878. He was elected to three terms in the Maine State Senate in 1882 and he served his last term as the president. Joseph R. Bodwell
Joseph R. Bodwell
Joseph Robinson Bodwell was an American politician who most notably served as the 40th Governor of Maine.- Early life :Bodwell was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on June 18, 1818...
, the Governor of Maine at the time, died on December 15, 1887. Marble, who was president of the senate at the time, became the new governor of Maine. During his administration, the Mars Bill was opposed and the policies of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
were supported. And, the 1888 presidential nomination of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
was also openly endorsed. Marble was unsuccessful in his re-election bid and he left office on January 2, 1889.
After leaving office, Marble served on his local school board. he also served as chairman of the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen. He died on May 10, 1902.
Sources
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2