Joseph Trumbull (governor)

Joseph Trumbull (December 7, 1782 – August 4, 1861) was a U.S. lawyer, banker, and politician from Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in the U.S. Congress from 1834 to 1835, then again from 1839 to 1843. He later served as the 35th governor of Connecticut from 1849 to 1850.

Joseph Trumbull
35th Governor of Connecticut
In office
May 2, 1849  May 4, 1850
LieutenantThomas Backus
Preceded byClark Bissell
Succeeded byThomas H. Seymour
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1839  March 3, 1843
Preceded byIsaac Toucey
Succeeded byThomas H. Seymour
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's at-large district
In office
December 1, 1834  March 3, 1835
Preceded byWilliam W. Ellsworth
Succeeded byElisha Haley
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1832
Personal details
Born(1782-12-07)December 7, 1782
Lebanon, Connecticut
DiedAugust 4, 1861(1861-08-04) (aged 78)
Hartford, Connecticut
Political partyWhig
Spouse(s)Harriet Champion
Eliza Storrs
ResidenceLebanon, Connecticut
Alma materYale University
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