Harry S. New

Harry Stewart New (December 31, 1858 – May 9, 1937) was a U.S. politician, journalist, and Spanish–American War veteran. He served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, a United States senator from Indiana, and United States Postmaster General.

Harry S. New
48th United States Postmaster General
In office
March 4, 1923  March 3, 1929
PresidentWarren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Preceded byHubert Work
Succeeded byWalter Folger Brown
United States Senator
from Indiana
In office
March 4, 1917  March 3, 1923
Preceded byJohn W. Kern
Succeeded bySamuel M. Ralston
Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office
January 7, 1907  July 8, 1908
Acting: January 7, 1907 – March 4, 1907
Preceded byGeorge B. Cortelyou
Succeeded byFrank Hitchcock
Personal details
Born
Harry Stewart New

(1858-12-31)December 31, 1858
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1937(1937-05-09) (aged 78)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Katherine Virginia Milligan
Catherine McLean Brown
Children1
RelativesJohn C. New (father)
EducationButler University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
RankCaptain
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
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