Education
Born at Meredith Village, New Hampshire, Busiel was educated at the public schools and Gilford Academy.
Governor of New Hampshire politician
Born at Meredith Village, New Hampshire, Busiel was educated at the public schools and Gilford Academy.
He worked in the family hosiery mill training in all departments of the mill to learn the business. In 1863, he purchased the Pitman Manufactory, which he ran for a few years then sold. Elected as a Democrat in 1878, Busiel was a representative in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
He became a Republican over the issue of tariffs and served several years as mayor of Laconia.
In 1894, Busiel was elected Governor of New Hampshire and served from January 3, 1895 to January 7, 1897. During his tenure, financial programs were initiated to boost the state"s economy, electric trolley and railroad services were promoted.
He was President of the Laconia National Bank and the City Savings Bank. He was President of Lake Shore Railroad and Director of the Concord & Montreal Railroad.
He was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1880, and mayor of Laconia, New Hampshire, 1893-1895.
Busiel died August 29, 1901(age 58 years, 278 days), of coronary heart disease in Laconia. He is interred in a mausoleum at the Union Cemetery in Laconia, New Hampshire.
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