Henry Cantwell Wallace

Henry Cantwell Wallace (May 11, 1866 – October 25, 1924) was an American farmer, journalist, and political activist who served as the secretary of agriculture from 1921 to 1924 under Republican presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. He was the father of Henry A. Wallace, who would follow in his father's footsteps as secretary of agriculture and later became vice president under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was an editor of Wallaces' Farmer from 1916 to 1921.

For other people named Henry Wallace, see Henry Wallace (disambiguation).

Harry Wallace
7th United States Secretary of Agriculture
In office
March 5, 1921 – October 25, 1924
PresidentWarren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Preceded byEdwin T. Meredith
Succeeded byHoward Gore
Personal details
Born
Henry Cantwell Wallace

(1866-05-11)May 11, 1866
Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 1924(1924-10-25) (aged 58)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Carrie May Brodhead
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(m. 1887)​
Children6, including Henry
EducationIowa State University (BS)
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