Galen A. Carter

Galen Augustus Carter (June 22, 1832 – November 10, 1893) was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th district from 1874 to 1875.

Galen Augustus Carter
Member of the Connecticut Senate
from the 12th District
In office
1874–1875
Preceded byHuested W. R. Hoyt
Succeeded byFrederick Bruggerhof
Personal details
Born(1832-06-22)June 22, 1832
New York City, US
DiedNovember 10, 1893(1893-11-10) (aged 61)
Stamford, Connecticut, US
Resting placeWoodland Cemetery, Stamford, Connecticut
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Caroline Davenport (m. November 1853)
Children4
Residence(s)279 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut
Alma materNew York Medical School (Columbia College) (1850)
Occupationbroker, merchant

He was born June 22, 1832, in New York City, the son of Galen Carter and Ann Eliza Ketchum.

He was a partner in the firm of Jacob Little & Company, member of the New York Stock Exchange.

In November 1853, he married Mary C. Davenport

He was elected a burgess of the Borough of Stamford.

In 1874, he was elected to the Connecticut Senate.

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