Harry Lane Englebright

Harry Lane Englebright (January 2, 1884 – May 13, 1943) was a U.S. political figure. He served as a Congressman from California's 2nd congressional district from 1926 to 1943, and as the House Minority Whip between 1933 and 1943.[1]

Harry Lane Englebright
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district
In office August 31, 1926 – May 13, 1943
Preceded by	John E. Raker
Succeeded by	Clair Engle
Personal details
Born	Harry Lane Englebright (1884-01-02)January 2, 1884 Nevada City, California
Died	May 13, 1943(1943-05-13) (aged 59) Bethesda, Maryland
Political party	Republican
Parents	William F. Englebright
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley
Occupation	Politician, Mining engineer

Englebright was born in Nevada City, California. His father, William F. Englebright was a politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. Harry Englebright attended the University of California, Berkeley and became a mining engineer before entering politics, connected with various mining enterprises in California and was an engineer for the State Conservation Commission from 1911 to 1914.[2]

Englebright was elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 1926, following the death of congressman John E. Raker. His district was located in the far north of California, north of Sacramento. He was a Republican. He was elected to a full term later in 1926 and was re-elected until his death in 1943, passing away in Bethesda, Maryland.[1]

Englebright Lake in Northern California is named for him.