William H. Harries

William Harries
Harries circa 1911. Houston County Historical Society (Caledonia, MN)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893
Preceded byMark H. Dunnell
Succeeded byJames Albertus Tawney
Personal details
Born(1843-01-15)January 15, 1843
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 1921(1921-07-23) (aged 78)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery, Caledonia, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Austis Dunbar, Hattie Dunbar
Residences
Alma materUniversity of Michigan law school
Professionlawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Veteran Reserve Corps
Years of service1861–1866
Rank
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William Henry Harries (January 15, 1843 – July 23, 1921) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He was a United States House of Representatives member, representing Minnesota during the Fifty-second Congress. Earlier, he served in the famed Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac through most of the American Civil War.