About Henry A. Shaw
Lived 1818 – 1891 (aged 72). Henry A. Shaw was an American military personnel and politician.
Henry A. Shaw (June 21, 1818 – January 29, 1891) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Shaw 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.
Military career Shaw 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 Shaw 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.
Death Shaw died in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan on January 29, 1891.
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Who was Henry A. Shaw?
Michigan politician (1818-1891)
When was Henry A. Shaw born?
Henry A. Shaw was born on 21 June 1818 in Vermont.
When did Henry A. Shaw die?
Henry A. Shaw died on 29 January 1891 in Eaton County, Michigan, Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
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Henry A. Shaw was a military personnel and politician.
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Henry A. Shaw was American.
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