Preceded by Charles H. Sawyer Name David Goodell Resigned January 8, 1891 Religion Baptist | Spouse(s) Hannah J. Plummer Education Brown University | |
Children D. Dana Goodell;Richard C. Goodell, b. August 10, 1868 Previous office Governor of New Hampshire (1889–1891) | ||
David Harvey Goodell (May 6, 1834 – January 22, 1915) was an American inventor, manufacturer, and Republican politician from Antrim, New Hampshire.
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Goodell was born to Jesse R. Goodell on May 6, 1834 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Family life
Goodell married Hannah J. Plummer of Goffstown, New Hampshire on September 1, 1857. They had two sons D. Dana Goodell and Richard C. Goodell.
Business career
In 1875 Goodell began and operated the Goodell company in Antrim. His company made knives and a collection of various cutting devices including apple peelers. His company was the largest employer with several mills spanning Great Brook.
Political career
From 1876 to 1878 Goodell represented Antrim in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and was member of the Governor's Council in 1882. In November 1888 he was elected as the Governor.
Goodell died in 1915 in Antrim.