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 by | Byron G. Stout |
| Succeeded by | Dexter Mussey |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Eaton County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1857 – 1860 | |
| In office January 1, 1873 – 1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1818 Vermont |
| Died | January 29, 1891 (aged 72) Eaton Rapids, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life
editShaw 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
editShaw 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.
Political career
editShaw 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][3]
Death
editShaw died in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan on January 29, 1891.
References
edit- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Henry A. Shaw". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Pioneer history of Eaton County, Michigan, 1833-1866". Internet Archive. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Shaw". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.