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David H. Goodell

David Harvey Goodell
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42nd Governor of New Hampshire
In office
June 6, 1889 – January 8, 1891
Preceded by Charles H. Sawyer
Succeeded by Hiram A. Tuttle
Member of the
New Hampshire
Governor's Council
In office
1882–1882
Member of the
New Hampshire House of Representatives
from Antrim
In office
1876–1878
Personal details
Born May 6, 1834
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Died January 22, 1915 (aged 80)
Antrim, New Hampshire
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Hannah J. Plummer
Children D. Dana Goodell;
Richard C. Goodell, b. August 10, 1868
Religion Baptist

David Harvey Goodell (May 6, 1834 – January 22, 1915) was an American inventor, manufacturer, and Republican politician from Antrim, New Hampshire.

Goodell was born to Jesse R. Goodell on May 6, 1834 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

Goodell married Hannah J. Plummer of Goffstown, New Hampshire on September 1, 1857. They had two sons D. Dana Goodell and Richard C. Goodell.

In 1875 Goodell began and operated the Goodell company in Antrim. His company made knives and a collection of various cutting devices including apple peelers. His company was the largest employer with several mills spanning Great Brook.

From 1876 to 1878 Goodell represented Antrim in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and was member of the Governor's Council in 1882. In November 1888 he was elected as the Governor.

Goodell died in 1915 in Antrim.



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