About Henry H. Aplin
Lived 1841 – 1910 (aged 69). Henry H. Aplin was an American politician.
Henry Harrison "Tip" Aplin (April 15, 1841 – July 23, 1910) was an American Civil War veteran, businessman, and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1901 to 1903.
Early life and military career Aplin was born in Thetford Township, Michigan, and moved with his parents to Flint in 1848 where he attended the public schools. In the American Civil War, he enlisted on July 3, 1861, in Company C, Sixteenth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and served until July 16, 1865, with the rank of second lieutenant.
Political career After the war, Aplin returned to Michigan and engaged in mercantile pursuits at Wenona (later West Bay City and now part of Bay City). He was postmaster of West Bay City from November 1869 to June 1886. He served as township clerk and township treasurer, each for three years and was a delegate to the 1884 Republican National Convention at Chicago.
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Who was Henry H. Aplin?
American politician (1841-1910)
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Henry H. Aplin was born on 15 April 1841 in Thetford Township.
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Henry H. Aplin died on 23 July 1910 in Bay City.
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Henry H. Aplin was a politician.
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