Humphrey was a delegate to the 1888 Republican National Convention , and a member of the New York State Senate ( 46th District ) from 1896 until his death in 1902 , sitting in the 119th , 120th , 121st , 122nd , 123rd , 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures . While in the State Senate , he served as Chairman of the Committee of Banks , and worked on reforming bank taxation laws
1888 Republican National Convention
1888 Republican National Convention
Lester H. Humphrey