Henry Harnden

Henry Harnden (March 4, 1823  March 17, 1900) was an American sailor, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and led the Wisconsin cavalry regiment which was credited in the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. After the war, he was granted an honorary brevet to brigadier general. He also went on to serve one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing eastern Jefferson County.

Henry Harnden
Engraving by H. B. Hall & Sons
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Jefferson 4th district
In office
January 1, 1866  January 7, 1867
Preceded byWilliam P. Forsyth
Succeeded byJost D. Petrie
Personal details
Born(1823-03-04)March 4, 1823
Wilmington, Mass., U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1900(1900-03-17) (aged 77)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary A. Lightner
(m. 18481900)
Children
  • Jennie (Main)
  • (b. 1854; died 1933)
  • 3 others
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Rank
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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