Contributed by Maine State Archives
Description
A lifelong resident of Bangor, Henry Lord (1847- ) studied law, but focused his life's work on business.
He operated a ship brokerage and became an extensive shipper of ice, lumber, hay, slate, brick and last blocks under the firm name of Henry Lord & Co., ship brokers and commission merchants.
Besides his business activities, Lord served as president of the Board of Trustees of the Maine State College and president of the Board of Westbrook Seminary.
He was a member of the Bangor City Council and, in 1876, was elected to the Maine House of Representatives. He served as speaker during his second term.
Later he served two terms in the Maine Senate and was president during the second term.
About This Item
- Title: Henry Lord, Bangor, ca. 1889
- Creation Date: circa 1889
- Subject Date: circa 1889
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Locations:
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 7.6 cm x 5 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Lord, Henry, b. 1847
- Maine. Legislature. Senate
- Cartes de visite
- Maine--Politics and government
- Legislators--Maine
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine State Archives84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
(207) 287-5790
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