Clarence W. Hausner

Clarence W. Hausner (May 31, 1862 – December 29, 1942) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life

Hausner was born on May 31, 1862 in Ulysses, New York,[1] the son of Irving Hausner and Ruth Smith.[2]

Hausner lived on the Agard farm in North Settlement for 11 years, then moved to Odessa. He was a director and vice-president of the First National Bank of Odessa after it opened in 1930.[2] He became a prominent farmer in the area. He served as a member of the Montour town board, chairman of the board of education, president of the Schuyler County sheep breeder's association, and secretary and treasurer of the farm bureau. He was a member of the Grange since he was 21.[1]

In 1919, Hausner was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Schuyler County. He served in the Assembly in 1920,[1] 1921,[3] and 1922.[4]

In 1888, Hausner married Florence Smith. Their children were Mrs. Ethel Lattin, Harold, Kenneth, and Edna. He was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.[2]

Hausner died on December 29, 1942. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery.[2]

References
  1. Malcolm, James (1920). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 186 – via Google Books.
  2. "Clarence W. Hausner" (PDF). Watkins Express. LXXXVIII (32). Watkins Glen, N.Y. 6 January 1943. p. 1 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
  3. Malcolm, James (1921). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 117 – via Google Books.
  4. Malcolm, James (1922). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 115 – via Google Books.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Hiram H. Graham		 New York State Assembly
Schuyler County
1920-1922		 Succeeded by
John W. Gurnett, Jr.
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