Having returned from his extensive world travels abroad, in 1867, Jewell unsuccessfully ran for Connecticut state senator, having joined the Republican Party.
In 1868, Jewell unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Connecticut.
In 1869, Jewell was elected Governor of Connecticut having served until 1870.
Jewell was reelected in 1871, and 1872 having served three terms in office until 1873.
During Jewell's second term in office, Russian Grand Duke Alexis visited Washington D.C. and Hartford, Connecticut.
While in Hartford the Grand Duke stayed at Gov. Jewell's house.
The Grand Duke was impressed by Jewell's ability to improve his status in the United States, having stated, "What!
Is this the way Americans rise?
from the tannery to the governor's chair?"
Having returned from his extensive world travels abroad, in 1867, Jewell unsuccessfully ran for Connecticut state senator, having joined the Republican Party. In 1868, Jewell unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Connecticut. In 1869, Jewell was elected Governor of Connecticut having served until 1870. Jewell was reelected in 1871, and 1872 having served three terms in office until 1873. During Jewell's second term in office, Russian Grand Duke Alexis visited Washington D.C. and Hartford, Connecticut. While in Hartford the Grand Duke stayed at Gov. Jewell's house. The Grand Duke was impressed by Jewell's ability to improve his status in the United States, having stated, "What! Is this the way Americans rise? from the tannery to the governor's chair?"
Marshall Jewell