Henry Harnden

Henry Harnden
Henry Harnden
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the Jefferson 4th district
	In office; January 1, 1866 – January 7, 1867
Preceded by	William P. Forsyth
Succeeded by	Jost D. Petrie
Personal details
Born	March 4, 1823; Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	March 17, 1900 (aged 77); Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary A. Lightner (m. 1848⁠–⁠1900)
Children	Jennie (Main); (b. 1854; died 1933); 3 others;
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers; Union Army
Rank	Lt. Colonel, USV; Brevet Brig. General, USV;
Unit	1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Cape Girardeau; Chickamauga campaign Battle of Chickamauga; ; Chattanooga campaign; Atlanta campaign Battle of Rocky Face Ridge; Battle of Resaca; Battle of New Hope Church (WIA); ; Wilson's Raid Battle of West Point (WIA); ; ;

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


Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Jefferson 4th district
In office January 1, 1866 – January 7, 1867
Preceded by	William P. Forsyth
Succeeded by	Jost D. Petrie

Personal details
Born	(1823-03-04)March 4, 1823 Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	March 17, 1900(1900-03-17) (aged 77) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary A. Lightner (m. 1848⁠–⁠1900)
Children	Jennie (Main) (b. 1854; died 1933) 3 others
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Rank	Lt. Colonel, USV Brevet Brig. General, USV
Unit	1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Cape Girardeau Chickamauga campaign Battle of Chickamauga Chattanooga campaign Atlanta campaign Battle of Rocky Face Ridge Battle of Resaca Battle of New Hope Church (WIA) Wilson's Raid Battle of West Point (WIA)