George Bliss (Massachusetts politician)

George Bliss (November 16, 1793 – April 19, 1873) was an American businessman and politician and served as

Bliss, the eldest son of Hon. George Bliss, by his first wife, Hannah, (daughter of Dr. John Clark, of Lebanon, Conn), was born in Springfield, Mass., November 16, 1793.

Education

Bliss graduated from Yale College in 1812.

Early legal career

Upon graduation from

Among many public enterprises which occupied Bliss' attention, the chief was his bringing the Western Railroad, between Worcester and Albany, to a successful completion. On retiring from the Presidency of this road, in 1846, Bliss visited Europe, and after his return became interested in other railroad schemes, chiefly at the West, in conducting which he gained an enviable reputation. In May 1860, Bliss withdrew from all active business. Bliss died in Springfield, April 19, 1873, in his 80th year. His wife died a few years before him. Of their three children, one died in infancy, and a son and daughter survived him.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Yale Obituary Record.

External links

• George Bliss at Find a Grave