John A. Goodwin
| John Abbot Goodwin | |
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| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1860–1861 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Hale |
| Succeeded by | Alexander H. Bullock |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives |
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| In office 1859–1861 |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives |
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| In office 1859–1861 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1824 Sterling, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 24, 1884 |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Fisher[1] |
| Children | William Bradford Goodwin[2] |
| Profession | Educator, journalist[2] |
John Abbot Goodwin was a U.S. educator,[2] journalist and politician who served as a member, and from 1860 to 1861, as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
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Family life
Goodwin was the brother of American writer Jane G. Austin.[3] Goodwin married Martha Fisher of Sudbury, Massachusetts,[1] they had a son, William Bradford Goodwin.[2]
Teaching career
Goodwin was a teacher for many years.[2] Goodwin was for a time the superintendent of schools of Lawrence, Massachusetts.[2]
Journalist career
Goodwin was involved in the management of the Lawrence Courier.[2] In 1854 Goodwin moved to Lowell to take over the running of the Lowell Courier.[2] After working for a year[2] at the Courier[2] Goodwin became the editor[2][1] of the Lowell Daily Citizen and News.[4] Goodwin spent two tears as editor of the Daily Citizen and News.[2]
Public service career
Goodwin was a member of the Lowell Board of Aldermen for two years, and spent ten consecutive years as a member of the Lowell School Committee.[2] Goodwin was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1857 and 1859 to 1861, serving as House Speaker for his last two years.[2]
Lowell Postmaster
On April 12, 1861 Goodwin received an appointment from President Lincoln to the position of postmaster of Lowell, a position that he held for thirteen years.[2]
Death and burial
Goodwin died on September 24, 1884, he was buried in the cemetery in south Sudbury, Massachusetts[3]
References
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| Preceded by | Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1860 — 1861 |
Succeeded by Alexander H. Bullock |
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