Henry Casson

Henry Casson (December 13, 1843 – September 25, 1912) was an American newspaper publisher and public administrator. He was the 20th Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 through 1911, and was the 15th Secretary of State of Wisconsin (1895–1899).

For the English cricketer, see Henry Casson (cricketer).
Henry Casson
20th Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives
In office
December 4, 1899 – April 4, 1911
LeaderDavid B. Henderson
Joseph Gurney Cannon
Preceded byBenjamin F. Russell
Succeeded byUriah S. Jackson
15th Secretary of State of Wisconsin
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
GovernorWilliam H. Upham
Edward Scofield
Preceded byThomas Cunningham
Succeeded byWilliam Froehlich
Personal details
Born(1843-12-13)December 13, 1843
Brownsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 25, 1912(1912-09-25) (aged 68)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathAppendicitis
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Children
  • Henry Casson, Jr.
  • (born 1877; died 1929)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin National Guard
RankColonel
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