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
Governor	Jeremiah McLain Rusk William D. Hoard
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
Branch/service	Union Army
Unit	2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American 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.