Background
Lounsbury was born in Poundridge, New York on May 7, 1838, the son of Nathan Lounsbury and Delia Scofield.
Lounsbury was born in Poundridge, New York on May 7, 1838, the son of Nathan Lounsbury and Delia Scofield.
He studied at Yale University and graduated in 1863.
He then went to Berkeley Divinity School and graduated in 1866. He was of English ancestry. He became the Governor of Connecticut on January 4, 1899.
During his term, he vetoed many bills that helped to reduce the state deficit.
He left office on January 9, 1901.
Lounsbury was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th District from 1894 to 1898.