Henry Porter Baldwin (February 22, 1814 – December 31, 1892), a descendant of pilgrim father Nathaniel Baldwin, was the 15th governor of Michigan and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.
Baldwin was born to John and Margaret (Williams) Baldwin in Coventry, Rhode Island, and attended the common schools.[1][2] He worked as a store clerk in Pawtucket from age 12 to age 20, after which he engaged in his own business for several years in Woonsocket.[2] In 1835, he married Harriet M. Day (deceased 1862). He married his second wife, Sibyle Lambard, in 1866, who survived him.[3]
Life and politics in Michiganedit
Baldwin moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he established a wholesale business in boots and shoes in 1838. He was a member of the convention which organized the U.S. Republican Party in Jackson, Michigan, in 1854. He was influential in organizing the sixth Episcopal parish in the northern outskirts of Detroit on December 27, 1858, and in building St. John's Episcopal Church for the parish. Baldwin donated the church lot and underwrote a large portion of the cost of building a chapel to seat 125 persons (completed November 1859) and paid for the construction of the rectory. He also contributed in large part to the building of the larger 1,300-seat nave, completed in 1861. He was the Senior Warden from the parish's founding until his death.
He was director of the Michigan State Bank and president of the Second National Bank of Detroit, 1863–1887.[1] For several years, he was also the director of the Eastern Asylum in Pontiac. He was a member of the Michigan State Senate, 2nd District, 1861–1862. He married his second wife, Sibyle Lambard, on November 21, 1866.[3]
Baldwin was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate and resumed his former business pursuits, serving as president of the Detroit National Bank, 1883–1887. He died in Detroit on December 31, 1892, and is interred in Elmwood Cemetery.[3][5]
Referencesedit
^ abcBingham, Stephen D. (2005) [1888]. "s.v. Henry P. Baldwin". Early history of Michigan, with biographies of state officers, members of Congress, judges and legislators. Pub. pursuant to act 59, 1887. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. pp. 63–64. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
^ abLanman, Charles (2005) [1871]. "Biographical History of Michigan". The red book of Michigan; a civil, military and biographical history. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. p. 418. Retrieved April 14, 2007.
^ abcWho Was Who in America. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963. p. 37. Retrieved June 28, 2022 – via Google Books.
^"Baldwin". Lake County Chamber of Commerce. January 5, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
^"H. P. Baldwin Dead". Detroit Free Press. January 1, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved June 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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For the co founder of Alexander amp Baldwin of Maui see Henry Perrine Baldwin For the United States Supreme Court justice see Henry Baldwin judge Henry Porter Baldwin February 22 1814 December 31 1892 a descendant of pilgrim father Nathaniel Baldwin was the 15th governor of Michigan and U S Senator from the state of Michigan Henry P Baldwin15th Governor of MichiganIn office January 6 1869 January 1 1873LieutenantMorgan BatesPreceded byHenry H CrapoSucceeded byJohn J BagleyUnited States Senatorfrom MichiganIn office November 17 1879 March 3 1881Preceded byZachariah ChandlerSucceeded byOmar D CongerMember of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd districtIn office 1861 1862Personal detailsBorn 1814 02 22 February 22 1814Coventry Rhode IslandDiedDecember 31 1892 1892 12 31 aged 78 Detroit MichiganPolitical partyRepublicanSpousesHarriet M Day m 1835 died 1865 wbr Sibyle Lambard m 1866 wbr Signature Contents 1 Early life in Rhode Island 2 Life and politics in Michigan 3 Retirement and death 4 References 5 External linksEarly life in Rhode Island editBaldwin was born to John and Margaret Williams Baldwin in Coventry Rhode Island and attended the common schools 1 2 He worked as a store clerk in Pawtucket from age 12 to age 20 after which he engaged in his own business for several years in Woonsocket 2 In 1835 he married Harriet M Day deceased 1862 He married his second wife Sibyle Lambard in 1866 who survived him 3 Life and politics in Michigan editBaldwin moved to Detroit Michigan where he established a wholesale business in boots and shoes in 1838 He was a member of the convention which organized the U S Republican Party in Jackson Michigan in 1854 He was influential in organizing the sixth Episcopal parish in the northern outskirts of Detroit on December 27 1858 and in building St John s Episcopal Church for the parish Baldwin donated the church lot and underwrote a large portion of the cost of building a chapel to seat 125 persons completed November 1859 and paid for the construction of the rectory He also contributed in large part to the building of the larger 1 300 seat nave completed in 1861 He was the Senior Warden from the parish s founding until his death He was director of the Michigan State Bank and president of the Second National Bank of Detroit 1863 1887 1 For several years he was also the director of the Eastern Asylum in Pontiac He was a member of the Michigan State Senate 2nd District 1861 1862 He married his second wife Sibyle Lambard on November 21 1866 3 In 1868 Baldwin was elected Governor of Michigan serving from 1869 to 1873 1 He was appointed and subsequently elected as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Zachariah Chandler serving from November 17 1879 to March 3 1881 alongside Thomas W Ferry He became Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 1880 to 1882 The village of Baldwin Michigan was named for him during his time as governor 4 Retirement and death editBaldwin was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate and resumed his former business pursuits serving as president of the Detroit National Bank 1883 1887 He died in Detroit on December 31 1892 and is interred in Elmwood Cemetery 3 5 References edit a b c Bingham Stephen D 2005 1888 s v Henry P Baldwin Early history of Michigan with biographies of state officers members of Congress judges and legislators Pub pursuant to act 59 1887 Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Library pp 63 64 Retrieved June 28 2022 a b Lanman Charles 2005 1871 Biographical History of Michigan The red book of Michigan a civil military and biographical history Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Library p 418 Retrieved April 14 2007 a b c Who Was Who in America Chicago Marquis Who s Who 1963 p 37 Retrieved June 28 2022 via Google Books Baldwin Lake County Chamber of Commerce January 5 2021 Retrieved June 28 2022 H P Baldwin Dead Detroit Free Press January 1 1893 p 5 Retrieved June 28 2022 via Newspapers com United States Congress Henry P Baldwin id B000089 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress External links editThe Political Graveyard St John s Episcopal Church founded by Gov BaldwinPolitical officesPreceded byHenry H Crapo Governor of Michigan1869 1873 Succeeded byJohn J BagleyU S SenatePreceded byZachariah Chandler U S senator Class 1 from Michigan1879 1881 Served alongside Thomas W Ferry Succeeded byOmar D CongerParty political officesPreceded byHenry H Crapo Republican nominee for Governor of Michigan1868 1870 Succeeded byJohn J BagleyPreceded byJames McMillan Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party1880 1882 Succeeded byEdward S Lacey Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Henry P Baldwin amp oldid 1216123888, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
