Henry Lord (Maine politician) explained

Henry Lord
State Senate:Maine
Term Start1:1887
Term End1:1891
Party:Republican
Birth Date:May 7, 1847
Birth Place:Bangor, Maine
Death Date:Unknown
Residence:Bangor, Maine

Henry Lord (born May 7, 1847) was an American businessman and politician from Bangor, Maine. Lord served 4 terms in the Maine Legislature. In 1877 and 1878, he was elected to single-year terms to the Maine House of Representatives. In 1878, he was Speaker. In 1886, Bangor voters sent Lord back to Augusta to serve in the Maine Senate. He was re-elected two years later and chosen by his fellow Senators as Senate President. He also served on the Bangor City Council.[1]

Outside of the legislature, Lord was a well-known businessman involved exporting products. He was also president of the board of trustees of the Maine State College and president of the board of Westbrook Seminary.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chase . Henry . Representative Men of Maine: A Collection of Portraits with Biographical Sketches of Residents of the State, who Have Achieved Success ... to which is Added the Portraits and Sketches of All the Governors Since the Formation of the State ... . 1893 . Lakeside Press . 169 . 31 January 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: Henry Lord, Bangor, ca. 1889 . Maine Memory Network . 31 January 2020 . en.