Charles H. Bell (politician)
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 18 November 1823, New Hampshire, U.S.A. | |
| Death | 11 November 1893Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A. (aged 70 years) | |
| Star sign | Scorpio | |
| Politics: | Republican Party |
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Biography
Charles Henry Bell (November 18, 1823 – November 11, 1893) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Exeter, New Hampshire. Bell served New Hampshire in both the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the New Hampshire Senate, as a U.S. Senator, and as governor.
Early life
Bell was born on November 18, 1823 in Chester, New Hampshire.
Family
Charles was one of the ten children of Governor John Bell. He was also the nephew of Samuel Bell, first cousin of James Bell and the first cousin, once removed of Samuel Newell Bell.
Service in the New Hampshire General Court
Bell's career in the New Hampshire General Court was notable in that he held two unique offices. In 1860 Bell was the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1860. and President of the New Hampshire Senate in 1864.
Writings
Bell was the author of an influential early history of Exeter, New Hampshire, as well as a number of other books. His first wife was Sarah Almira Gilman, daughter of Nicholas Gilman; his second wife was the widow of John Taylor Gilman of Exeter.
Frontispiece, History of the Town of Exeter, New Hampshire, Charles H. Bell, 1888
Honors
Bell was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1868.
Death and burial
Bell died in 1893 in Exeter, New Hampshire, and is buried at the Exeter Cemetery in that town.