Henry Keyes
Henry Keyes (January 3, 1810 – September 24, 1870) was a politician and railroad executive from Vermont. He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives and Vermont Senate. He was also the Democratic nominee for governor three times (1856, 1857, 1858). In addition, Keyes served as president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Henry Keyes | |
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| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Newbury | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Chadwick |
| Succeeded by | A. B. W. Tenney |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from Orange County | |
| In office 1847–1849 | |
| Preceded by | Levi B. Vilas, Reuben Page, Horace Fifield |
| Succeeded by | J. W. D. Parker, S. Milton Bigelow, Stephen Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1810 Vershire, Vermont |
| Died | September 24, 1870 (aged 60) Newbury, Vermont |
| Resting place | Oxbow Cemetery, Newbury, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah A. Pierce (m. 1838-1853, her death) Emma F. Pierce (m. 1856-1870, his death) |
| Children | 5 (including Henry W. Keyes) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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