George H. Harlow | |
|---|---|
| 16th Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office 1873–1881 | |
| Governor | Richard J. Oglesby John L. Beveridge Shelby M. Cullom |
| Preceded by | Edward Rummel |
| Succeeded by | Henry D. Dement |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1830 Sackett's Harbor, New York |
| Died | May 16, 1900 (aged 69) Highland Park, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
George H. Harlow (September 5, 1830 – May 16, 1900) was an American politician. Born in New York, he was originally a student of carpentry and architecture. He entered the mercantile business soon after he moved to Pekin, Illinois. In 1860, he was elected clerk of the circuit court, then co-founded a Union League of America chapter, later serving at the state level of the organization. Harlow was the personal secretary to Governor Richard J. Oglesby and oversaw Camp Butler starting in 1864. He was elected assistant Illinois Secretary of State for four years starting in 1868, then was the secretary from 1872 to 1880. After his terms expired, he traded commodities in Chicago.