Legislator Details
William Harry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/14/1842
City: Reduth, Cornwall
County: Cornwall Unitary Authority, England
Country: England
Death
Date: 4/20/1914
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/22/1914
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Jane Carah 11/5/1870 in Hancock, MI; children: 5, Mamie, William G., Fred K., Lillie and Joseph
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: miner, tinsmith, merchant, capitalist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Mary (Thomas) Harry. He was orphaned at age 12.Emigrated to New Jersey about 1861, working as a timekeeper in an iron mine. In spring 1863 he settled in Hancock, MI, working in the copper mines and learning to be a tinsmith. He started a tin, sheet iron, copper and hardware business in 1869 which he operated until 1890. He had banking and mining interests in Houghton County. Living in Detroit in 1900.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Mines and Minerals , Special Committee on Soldiers' Home Investigation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton
District Description: Houghton County
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
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