Background
English, James Edward was born on March 13, 1812 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Nancy (Griswold) English.
governor of Connecticut manufacturer senator
English, James Edward was born on March 13, 1812 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Nancy (Griswold) English.
Educated Common School, New Haven.
1 son, Henry F. Established lumber company English and Welch, New Haven, 1835. Member New Haven Board Selectmen, 1847-1861, Common Council, 1848-1849. Representative to Connecticut Assembly, 1855, 1872.
Member Connecticut Senate, 1856, 58. Member United States House of Representatives from Connecticut, 37th-38th congresses, 1861-1865. Governor Connecticut, 1867-1869, 70-71.
Member United States Senate from Connecticut (filled vacancy), 1875-1877.
Member New Haven Board Selectmen, 1847-1861, Common Council, 1848-1849. Member Connecticut Senate, 1856, 58. Member United States House of Representatives from Connecticut, 37th-38th congresses, 1861-1865.
Member United States Senate from Connecticut (filled vacancy), 1875-1877.
Married Caroline Fowler, January 25, 1837. Married second, Anna R. Morris, October 7, 1885.