Henry P. Haun

Henry Peter Haun
United States Senator
from California
In office
November 3, 1859 – March 4, 1860
Appointed byJohn B. Weller
Preceded byDavid C. Broderick
Succeeded byMilton Latham
Personal details
Born(1815-01-18)January 18, 1815
Scott County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 1860(1860-06-06) (aged 45)
Marysville, California, U.S.
Resting placeMarysville Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Catherine Haun
(m. 1848)
Children2
RelativesJames Haun
Occupation
  • Politician
  • judge
  • farmer

Henry Peter Haun (January 18, 1815 – June 6, 1860) was a California judge, farmer, and U.S. Senator from California.[1] He was appointed by Governor John B. Weller to serve out the remaining four months of Senator David C. Broderick's term following his predecessor's death in a duel in 1859.

  1. ^ "Henry P. Haun". Join California. Retrieved 3 August 2012.