Melbert B. Cary

American politician (1852–1946)

For the artist, see Melbert B. Cary Jr.

Melbert B. Cary

Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut
In office
1898–1900
Personal details
Born|

Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary

(1852-07-23)July 23, 1852
Racine, Wisconsin
Died| March 17, 1946(1946-03-17) (aged 93)

Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary (July 23, 1852 – March 17, 1946) was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut.

Cary was born on July 23, 1852, in Racine, Wisconsin.[1] He was the son of the Wisconsin politician John W. Cary.[2] In 1880, he married Julia Metcalf. Cary's son, Melbert Jr., became a noted graphic artist.

Cary was Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut from 1898 to 1900. In 1902, he was a candidate for Governor of Connecticut,[3] losing to Abiram Chamberlain. He was also a delegate to the 1908 Democratic National Convention.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Melbert Brinkerhoff Cary". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
2. ^ "Famous Lawyer Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. April 6, 1895. p. 5. Retrieved May 27, 2015 - via Newspapers.com.
3. ^ "Connecticut Not for Bryan". Boston Post. September 26, 1902. p. 2. Retrieved May 28, 2015 - via Newspapers.com.

## External links[edit]

Melbert B. Cary at Find a Grave

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* United States

Party political offices

Preceded by

S. L. Bronson

|  Democratic nominee for Governor of Connecticut
1902 | Succeeded by

A. Heaton Richardson