Frederick W. Plaisted

Frederick William Plaisted (July 26, 1865 - March 4, 1943) was an American politician and a former governor of Maine.

Early life

Plaisted was born in Bangor, Maine on July 26, 1865. He studied at local schools and at the St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. He established a career in publishing. He owned and editing The New Age in Augusta from 1889-1914.

Politics

Plaisted served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896. He held that position again in 1900. He became the mayor of Augusta in 1906. He held that position until 1910. He was also the Kennebec County sheriff from 1907-1908. He was nominated by the Democratic party for the governorship of Maine in 1910 and he went on to win the general election. He held the governor's office from January 4, 1911 to January 1, 1913. He was unsuccessful in his re-election bid.

Personal life

Plaisted married Frances Gullifer. He was a Congregationalist.

References

* Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. "Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978". Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2

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