Oscar Clark Hathaway (March 1, 1833 – November 1, 1909) was an American miner, ore merchant, and Republican politician. He served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Grant County.
Oscar C. Hathaway | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1876 – January 5, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Holloway |
| Succeeded by | George W. Ryland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1833 Swanton, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1909 (aged 76) Exeter, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery,Porterville, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Hodge (died 1919) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Miner, businessman |
Biography
editHathaway was born on March 1, 1833, in Swanton (town), Vermont.[1] He moved to Wisconsin in 1853, and engaged in iron manufacturing in Mayville, Wisconsin, and lead mining in Beetown, Wisconsin.
He died in Exeter, California, on November 1, 1909.[2] He was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery in Porterville, California.
Political career
editA Republican, Hathaway was Chairman of the Town Board of Beetown in 1872 and 1873. He represented the 16th District in the State Senate during the 1876, 1877, 1878, and 1879 sessions.[3]
References
edit- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 451.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Details of Hathaway Funeral Are Given". Green Bay Semi-Weekly Gazette. November 17, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved September 9, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 106.
