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During Holbrook's service as governor, he initiated legislation to repay one-half of the state's Civil War expenses by direct taxation and the other half in state bonds to be paid by future generations. Under his administration, Vermont became the…

As the last Civil War governor of Vermont, Smith succeeded in securing legislation to provide sick and wounded Vermont soldiers with quality medical care. He also authored legislation recognizing the right of soldiers in the field to vote in…

Elected governor in 1865, Dillingham created Vermont's first reform school and established a state normal school for teacher training. After serving two terms as governor, he declined renomination and returned to his law practice, retiring in…

After serving two terms as governor, Page served briefly as a state representative but otherwise retired to private life.
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During Washburn's single term as governor, he sought the development of Vermont's natural resources. In addition, a law was passed providing for biennial rather than annual elections for governor. Washburn died while in office.
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Hendee was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1869, and as such succeeded to the governorship upon the death of Peter T. Washburn. He served for the remainder of Washburn's term but did not seek election as governor himself.
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Stewart was the first Vermont governor to serve for a two-year term, but was not renominated by the Republican Party.
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During Converse's gubernatorial administration, legislation was approved to regulate the formation and operation of railroads. Converse also sought to establish a public library in each town in Vermont, and he reorganized the state militia.
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As governor, Peck sought to improve conditions in the state's prisons and supported the establishment of workhouses for minor offenders. During his administration, the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction was created and a joint…

During Fairbanks' administration, a Board of Agriculture was established, and provision was made for the licensing of physicians.
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As governor, Proctor made a successful recommendation to the legislature for divorce laws to be made more stringent.
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As governor, Farnham focused on school and prison reform and encouraged manufacturing businesses to locate in Vermont.
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