Charles B. Andrews

Charles Bartlett Andrews (November 4, 1834 – September 12, 1902) was an American politician and the 49th Governor of Connecticut.

[1] In 1863 he moved to Litchfield, and became the partner of John H. Hubbard, then in large practice; here he at once took a prominent position at the bar, advancing rapidly till he became its leader.

During his term, the governor's office was granted the power to recommend judges for the State Supreme Court and a resolution passed that ended an ongoing boundary line dispute.

A bill was constituted that established the incorporation of joint-stock companies and a progressive jury law was formed.

Appointed to the bench of the Connecticut Superior Court in 1881, he served as chief justice from 1889 to 1901.