Henry Baldwin Harshaw (June 14, 1842 – December 25, 1900) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 10th State Treasurer of Wisconsin. He served in the famed Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War and lost his left arm at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. He is the namesake of Harshaw, Wisconsin.
Henry B. Harshaw | |
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 Top row, fifth from left | |
| 10th State Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Governor | Jeremiah McLain Rusk William D. Hoard |
| Preceded by | Edward C. McFetridge |
| Succeeded by | John Hunner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1842 Argyle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1900 (aged 58) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Tongue cancer |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Biography
editHarshaw 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 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]
Political career
editHarshaw 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
edit- ^ "Henry Baldwin Harshaw". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
- ^ "Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Henry B. Harshaw". USGenWeb Archives. Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
- ^ Callary, Edward (2016). Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.