Henry A. Shaw

Henry A. Shaw (June 21, 1818 – January 29, 1891) was a Michigan politician.

Henry A. Shaw
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 5, 1859 – 1860
Preceded byByron G. Stout
Succeeded byDexter Mussey
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Eaton County 1st district
In office
January 7, 1857 – 1860
In office
January 1, 1873 – 1874
Personal details
Born(1818-06-21)June 21, 1818
Vermont
DiedJanuary 29, 1891(1891-01-29) (aged 72)
Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States Army
Years of service1861-1862
RankMajor
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Early life

Shaw was born on June 21, 1818 in Vermont. He began his law career in Ohio. In 1842, due to health concerns, he moved to Eaton County, Michigan.[1][2]

Military career

Shaw enlisted in Company B of the Michigan 2nd Cavalry Regiment on October 2, 1861 as a Private. He was promoted to the position of Major on November 12, 1861. He was mustered out on September 3, 1862.[3]

Political career

Shaw was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1857 and served until 1860. During this time, he also served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1859 to 1860. After these terms, he was again sworn into the Michigan House of Representatives from 1873 to 1874.[1][4]

Death

Shaw died in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan on January 29, 1891.[3]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Henry A. Shaw". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. "Pioneer history of Eaton County, Michigan, 1833-1866". Internet Archive. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. "Henry A. Shaw Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. "Shaw". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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