Charles L. Harris | |
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Member of the Nebraska Senate from the Boone County district | |
In office January 2, 1883 – January 6, 1885 | |
Preceded by | B. K. Smith |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Door–Kewaunee district | |
In office January 3, 1870 – January 2, 1871 | |
Preceded by | John R. McDonald |
Succeeded by | Joseph McCormick |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S. | August 24, 1834
Died | October 11, 1910 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | (aged 76)
Cause of death | Car accident |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | |
Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Commands | 11th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Loper Harris (August 24, 1834 – October 11, 1910) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Nebraska. He served one term each in the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Nebraska Senate. He served as a Union Army officer through the American Civil War and earned an honorary brevet to the rank of brigadier general.