Nathaniel S. Berry

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Nathaniel S. Berry

U.S.A.

Party Republican;Free Soil;Whig
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth September 1, 1796
Date of Death April 27, 1894 (Age: 97)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Nathaniel S. Berry began his career in the leather goods industry, gaining expertise through an apprenticeship and later owning a tannery. He transitioned into public service, holding various positions in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and State Senate, and attended the Democratic National Convention. Berry's leadership extended to military service, where he advanced to regimental commander. His business acumen and civic involvement led to judicial roles, and he became a Republican upon the party's formation. As Governor, Berry was a staunch supporter of the Union during the Civil War, contributing to military efforts and participating in the War Governors' Conference.

Political Ideas

Nathaniel S. Berry's political identity is marked by an ideologically agile approach, seamlessly transitioning from the Free Soil Party to the newly formed Republican Party. His unwavering support for the Union during the Civil War, coupled with his involvement in judicial roles, reveals a commitment to both progressive reform and stable governance. Berry's unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations highlights a calculated strategy to protect regional industrial interests. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes unity and resilience, leaving an intriguing tension between his reform-oriented past and wartime pragmatism.

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1862: New Hampshire State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1862 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

32,150 votes (51.46%)

Win
1861: New Hampshire State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1861 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

35,467 votes (52.82%)

Win
1850: New Hampshire State Governor

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1850

6,472 votes (11.60%)

Loss

Winner: Samuel Dinsmoor Jr.

1849: New Hampshire State Governor

Election History

1849 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

7,045 votes (12.57%)

Loss

Winner: Samuel Dinsmoor Jr.

1848: New Hampshire State Governor

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1848

28,829 votes (46.84%)

Loss

Winner: Jared W. Williams

1847: New Hampshire State Governor

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1847

8,531 votes (14.10%)

Loss

Winner: Jared W. Williams

1846: New Hampshire State Governor

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1846

10,403 votes (18.76%)

Loss

Winner: Anthony Colby