Hugh Galbraitha Harrison

April 23, 1822 (age 69)

Belleville, Illinois, United States of America

In 1868 Harrison was elected as the second mayor of Minneapolis, serving from 1868 to 1869. There are few details of his term — sources note his administration was "businesslike" and "careful, capable and clean." Harrison"s wife Irene died in 1876. He remarried in 1877 to Elizabeth Wood Hunt. Harrison served as the bank"s vice president from 1877 to 1887 and as president from 1887 until his death. Harrison died on August 12, 1891. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Minneapolis Mayoral Election, 1868 Hugh Galbraith Harrison 974 Franklin Beebe 734 Write-Insurance and Scattering 2.

Hugh Galbraitha Harrison

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Background

Harrison was born in 1822 in Belleville, Illinois. While growing up he helped his father and older brothers who were involved in the milling business before attending college at McKendree University.

Career

In 1868 Harrison was elected as the second mayor of Minneapolis, serving from 1868 to 1869. There are few details of his term — sources note his administration was "businesslike" and "careful, capable and clean."

Harrison"s wife Irene died in 1876. He remarried in 1877 to Elizabeth Wood Hunt.

Harrison served as the bank"s vice president from 1877 to 1887 and as president from 1887 until his death.

Harrison died on August 12, 1891. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Mayoral Election, 1868

Hugh Galbraith Harrison 974

Franklin Beebe 734

Write-Insurance and Scattering 2.

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