Harry C. Canfield

Harry Clifford Canfield (November 22, 1875 – February 9, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

Harry C. Canfield

Born near Moores Hill, Indiana, Canfield attended the public schools, Moores Hill College, Central Normal College, Danville, Indiana, and Vorhies Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana. He taught school in Dearborn County 1896-1898. He moved to Batesville, Ripley County, in 1899 and engaged in the manufacture of furniture. He was also interested in the jobbing of furniture, and in farming and banking.

Canfield was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1923-March 3, 1933). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1932. He resumed the furniture manufacturing business in Batesville, Indiana, where he died February 9, 1945. He was interred in the First Methodist Episcopal Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "Harry C. Canfield (id: C000114)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John S. Benham		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 4th congressional district
1923-1933		 Succeeded by
James I. Farley
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