About Henry F. Gehant
Lived 1863 – 1927 (aged 64). Henry F. Gehant was an American businessperson and politician.
Henry Francis Gehant (May 4, 1863 – May 17, 1927) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Gehant was born in Shelby County, Illinois. He lived in West Brooklyn, Illinois with his wife and family and went to the West Brooklyn public schools. Gehant was a farmer and was involved in the mercantile business. He was also involved in the banking business since 1897. He served on the Lee County County Board and as president of the West Brooklyn Village Board. Gehant was a Democrat. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1907 and 1908. Gehant died from a stroke at his home in West Brooklyn, Illinois.
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Who was Henry F. Gehant?
American politician (1863-1927)
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Henry F. Gehant was born on 4 May 1863 in Mattoon.
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Henry F. Gehant died on 17 May 1927 in West Brooklyn.
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Henry F. Gehant was a businessperson and politician.
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Henry F. Gehant was American.
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