| Alexander Hamilton Bullock | |
|---|---|
| 26th Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 4, 1866 – January 7, 1869 |
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| Lieutenant | William Claflin |
| Preceded by | John A. Andrew |
| Succeeded by | William Claflin |
| 9th Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 3, 1859 – January 2, 1860 |
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| Preceded by | Isaac Davis |
| Succeeded by | William W. Rice |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1816 Royalston, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | January 17, 1882 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Whig[1] Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elvira Hazard[2] |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Alexander Hamilton Bullock (March 2, 1816 – January 17, 1882) was the 26th Governor of Massachusetts from 1866 to 1869 and helped create the New England Emigrant Aid Society in 1855.
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Bullock graduated from Amherst College in 1836 and from Harvard Law School in 1841. He practiced law in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives first in 1845 (serving until 1848).[3] and again in 1861,[4] (serving until 1866). Bullock was elected as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in January 1862, and re-elected Speaker in 1863-1865.[5] Bullock was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1849.[3]
Other prominent positions held by Bullock include:
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John A. Goodwin |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1862 – 1865 |
Succeeded by James M. Stone |
| Preceded by John A. Andrew |
Governor of Massachusetts January 4, 1866 – January 7, 1869 |
Succeeded by William Claflin |