Pat HARRISON

Background

Harrison, Pat was born on August 29, 1881 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States. Son of Robert and Myra Anna (Patton) Harrison.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Crystal Springs. Attended Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Career

Began law practice, Leakesville, September 1902, later at Gulfport, Mississippi Elected district attorney, 2d District, Mississippi, 1905, 07. Resigned, September 1910. Member 62d to 65th Congresses (1911-1919), 6th Mississippi District.

United States Senator, 4 terms, 1919-1943.

Chairman Senate Finance Committee, since 1933.

Achievements

• Pat Harrison has been listed as a noteworthy senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member 62d to 65th Congresses (1911-1919), 6th Mississippi

Connections

Spouse Mary Edwina Mclnnis, January 1905, Leakesville, Mississippi.

Father:

Robert Harrison

Mother:

Myra Anna (Patton) Harrison

Spouse:

Mary Edwina McInnis