James M. Stone
James Munroe Stone (August 13, 1817 – December 19, 1880) was an American labor reform advocate and politician who served as a member, and from 1866 to 1867, the Speaker of, the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
James M. Stone | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1866–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander H. Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Jewell |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1850 – 1852 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Munroe Stone August 13, 1817 Westford, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 19, 1880 (aged 63) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Residence | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
In the early 1840s Stone published the Worcester based weekly newspaper the State Sentinel, later the State Sentinel and Reformer.
Stone was a major advocate of labor reform in Massachusetts, he worked for years to pass the Ten Hour work day legislation in Massachusetts.
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