Henry B. Harshaw

Henry B. Harshaw
Treasurer of Wisconsin
In office 1887–1891
Preceded by	Edward C. McFetridge
Succeeded by	John Hunner
Personal details
Born	Henry Baldwin Harshaw June 14, 1842 Argyle, New York
Died	December 25, 1900 (aged 58) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Postmaster of Oshkosh Circuit Court clerk
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	Union Army
Unit	2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Henry B. Harshaw was Treasurer of Wisconsin.

Biography

Harshaw was born Henry Baldwin Harshaw on June 14, 1842 in Argyle, New York. He moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1854. 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.

Political career

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

References

Political offices
Preceded by Edward C. McFetridge	Treasurer of Wisconsin 1887–1891	Succeeded by John Hunner