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William Croad Lovering
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William C. Lovering circa 1908
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts |
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| In office March 4, 1897 – February 4, 1910 |
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| Preceded by | Elijah A. Morse |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Foss |
| Constituency | 12th district (1897–1903) 14th district (1903–10) |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate |
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| In office 1874–1875 |
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| Delegate to the 1880 Republican National Convention | |
| In office 1880–1880 |
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| Born | February 25, 1835 Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
| Died | February 4, 1910 (aged 74) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residences | Taunton, MA |
| Alma mater | Hopkins Classical School, Cambridge High School |
| Occupation | Cotton Manufacturer |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Croad Lovering (February 25, 1835 – February 4, 1910) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Massachusetts.
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Early Life and Education
William Croad Lovering was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on February 25, 1835. When he was two years old, his family moved to Taunton, Massachusetts.
He went to school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He attended Cambridge High School and the Hopkins Classical School. In 1859, he left school to work in his father's cotton mill.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, William Lovering served in the Union Army. He was a quartermaster of Engineers. This role meant he was in charge of supplies and equipment for the Second Massachusetts Brigade.
Business Career
After the war, Lovering became a successful businessman. He worked in cotton manufacturing at the Whittenton Mills in Taunton.
He was also involved in other businesses. He became the first president of the Taunton Street Railway. He also served as president of the American Liability Insurance Company. For two years, he led the New England Cotton Manufacturers' Association. This group is now known as the National Textile Association.
Political Career
William Croad Lovering was active in politics for many years.
State Politics
He served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate in 1874 and 1875. This is part of the state government in Massachusetts.
In 1880, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Republican Party chooses its candidate for president. He also led the Republican State convention in 1892.
National Politics
Lovering was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the House from March 4, 1897, until his death. He was elected seven times in total.
He passed away on February 4, 1910, in Washington, D.C., from pneumonia. He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Family Life
William Lovering had a daughter named Frances. She married Charles Francis Adams III. He later became the United States Secretary of the Navy. He was also part of the famous Adams political family.
