Timothy P. Redfield

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Timothy P. Redfield

U.S.A.

Party Democrat;Free Soil
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth November 3, 1812
Date of Death March 27, 1888 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Timothy P. Redfield graduated from Dartmouth College with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He practiced law and represented Irasburg in the Vermont House of Representatives before serving in the Vermont Senate. Redfield founded the National Life Insurance Company and served on its board for four decades, alongside other insurance and educational boards. He held positions on the Vermont State Board of Education and the Vermont Supreme Court, where he served for fourteen years.

Political Ideas

Timothy P. Redfield's political career is marked by an intriguing blend of economic innovation and judicial conservatism. His founding of the National Life Insurance Company and his long-standing service on the Vermont Supreme Court reveal a commitment to stability and regional economic interests. Despite his Democratic affiliations, Redfield's legislative record shows surprising alignments with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a calculated approach to balancing industrial and ecological concerns. His ideological agility is further evidenced by his unsuccessful gubernatorial bids under different party banners, showcasing a willingness to adapt his platform to shifting political landscapes.

Campaigns
1864: Vermont State Governor

Election History

1864 Vermont gubernatorial election

12,637 votes (28.20%)

Loss

Winner: J. Gregory Smith

1863: Vermont State Governor

Election History

1863 Vermont gubernatorial election

11,917 votes (29.00%)

Loss

Winner: J. Gregory Smith

1851: Vermont State Governor

Election History

1851 Vermont gubernatorial election

14,950 votes (33.40%)

Loss

Winner: Charles K. Williams