Hiram M. Van Arman

Hiram M. Van Arman
6th Secretary of Arizona Territory
In office April 17, 1882 – November 6, 1885
Nominated by	Chester A. Arthur
Preceded by	John J. Gosper
Succeeded by	James Asherton Bayard
Personal details
Born	(1839-02-17)February 17, 1839 Euclid, Ohio, US
Died	April 28, 1904(1904-04-28) (aged 65) Oakland, California, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Isabella Haines ​ (m. 1868)​
Military service
Allegiance	United States Union
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1861–1862
Rank	Second lieutenant
Unit	58th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh

Hiram Miller Van Arman (February 17, 1839 – April 28, 1904) was an American politician and journalist who served as Secretary of Arizona Territory from 1882 till 1885. In addition to his political career, he was a Union officer during the American Civil War and served as editor for a number of publications in Nebraska and California.