Henry Porter Baldwin

Republican Senator of Michigan

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1814 (78 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1892

Death

Served as the 15th Governor of Michigan from 1869 to 1873.
Elected to the U.S. Senate, serving from 1879 to 1881.
Played a significant role in the organization of the Republican Party in Michigan in 1854.
Contributed to the establishment of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Detroit, including funding its construction.
Held various banking positions, including president of the Second National Bank of Detroit and the Detroit National Bank.
Served in the Michigan State Senate from 1861 to 1862.
Chaired the Michigan Republican Party from 1880 to 1882.
The village of Baldwin, Michigan, was named in his honor during his governorship.
Married twice, first to Harriet M. Day and later to Sibyle Lambard.