Henry D. Dement | |
|---|---|
| 17th Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office 1880–1888 | |
| Governor | Shelby M. Cullom John M. Hamilton Richard J. Oglesby |
| Preceded by | George H. Harlow |
| Succeeded by | Isaac N. Pearson |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office 1876–1880 | |
| Preceded by | George P. Jacobs |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Rice |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office 1872–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1840 Galena, Illinois |
| Died | July 13, 1927 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary F. Williams |
| Relations | John Dement (father) Henry Dodge (grandfather) |
| Profession | Businessman |
Henry Dodge Dement (October 10, 1840 - July 13, 1927) was an American politician from Illinois. The son of John Dement and grandson of Henry Dodge, Dement received private schooling until the Civil War broke out. He was discharged in 1863 after attaining the rank of captain with the 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Dement was elected to two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives starting in 1870, then two terms in the Illinois Senate, then two terms as Illinois Secretary of State.