| Henry B. Harshaw | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
In office 1887–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. McFetridge |
| Succeeded by | John Hunner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Baldwin Harshaw June 14, 1842 Argyle, New York |
| Died | December 25, 1900 (aged 58) Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Citizenship |  United States
|
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Postmaster of Oshkosh Circuit Court clerk |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States
|
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Unit | 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry B. Harshaw was Treasurer of Wisconsin.
Biography[]
Harshaw was born Henry Baldwin Harshaw on June 14, 1842 in Argyle, New York.[1] He moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1854.[2] Harshaw married Georgia M. Finney in 1864. During the American Civil War, he served with the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. While serving, he would be severely wounded and ultimately lose his left arm. Harshaw died of tongue cancer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 25, 1900.
Political career[]
Harshaw was Treasurer from 1887 to 1891. Additionally, he was Postmaster of Oshkosh and a circuit court clerk. He was a Republican.
References[]
- ↑ "Henry Baldwin Harshaw". Political Graveyard. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/harriss-harstad.html#304.54.47. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
- ↑ "Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Henry B. Harshaw". USGenWeb Archives. http://files.usgwarchives.org/wi/winnebago/bios/harshaw.txt. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
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