Person Colby Cheney
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Person Colby Cheney (February 25, 1828 – June 19, 1901) was a paper manufacturer, abolitionist and Republican politician from Manchester, New Hampshire. He was the 35th governor of New Hampshire and later represented the state in the United States Senate.
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Person Colby Cheney | |
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35th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 10, 1875 – June 7, 1877 | |
Preceded by | James A. Weston |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Prescott |
United States Senator from New Hampshire | |
In office November 24, 1886 – June 14, 1887 | |
Appointed by | Moody Currier |
Preceded by | Austin F. Pike |
Succeeded by | William E. Chandler |
19th Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire | |
In office 1872–1872 | |
Preceded by | James A. Weston |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Bartlett |
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
In office 1854 | |
Personal details | |
Born | February 25, 1828 Holderness, New Hampshire (now Ashland) |
Died | June 19, 1901(1901-06-19) (aged 73) Dover, New Hampshire |
Political party | Republican |
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