Henry Bradstreet Cleaves

Background

Cleaves was born in Bridgton, Maine on February 6, 1840.

Education

He studied at local schools.

Career

Cleaves served during the He enlisted in the summer of 1862, as a private soldier in Company B, 23d Maine Volunteers, under Colonel William Wirt Virgin, later a justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine. He then studied, law and in 1868 he was admitted to the Barometer

He had a successful legal career in Portland, Maine.

He held that position until 1877. He also served as the city solicitor for Portland (1877–1879), and as the Attorney General of Maine (1880–1885).

He was nominated for the governorship of Maine by the Republican party in 1892. He was sworn into governor"s office on January 4, 1893.

During his administration, problems resulting from the national economic depression in 1893 were dealt with.

He left office on January 2, 1897. Cleaves died on June 22, 1912 at the age of 72.

Achievements

• Cleaves attained the rank of lieutenant by time he was mustered out of service. He went on to win the general election by a popular vote. He won the re-election in 1894.

Membership

Cleaves became a member of the Maine House of Representatives in 1876.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Cleaves

Mother:

Sophia (Bradstreet) Cleaves