Henry B. Harshaw

Henry B. Harshaw was treasurer of Wisconsin. 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. The community of Harshaw, Wisconsin was named in his honor.[3]

Henry B. Harshaw
Top row, fifth from left
Treasurer of Wisconsin
In office
January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891
GovernorJeremiah McLain Rusk
William D. Hoard
Preceded byEdward C. McFetridge
Succeeded byJohn Hunner
Personal details
Born
Henry Baldwin Harshaw

June 14, 1842
Argyle, New York
DiedDecember 25, 1900 (aged 58)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Citizenship United States
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPostmaster of Oshkosh
Circuit Court clerk
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Unit2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Political career

Harshaw was Treasurer from 1887 to 1891. Additionally, he was the postmaster of the Oshkosh post office and a circuit court clerk. He was a Republican.

References
  1. "Henry Baldwin Harshaw". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  2. "Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Henry B. Harshaw". USGenWeb Archives. Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  3. Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
Political offices
Preceded by
Edward C. McFetridge		 Treasurer of Wisconsin
1887–1891		 Succeeded by
John Hunner


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