Henry Laurens Dawes

American politician (1816–1903).

Born October 30th, 1816 in Cummington. [ref]

Died February 5th, 1903 at 86 years old in Pittsfield.

Occupations
editor, journalist, lawyer, politician
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson