Oscar Clark Hathaway (March 1, 1833 – November 1, 1909) was an American miner, ore merchant, and Republican politician. He served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Grant County.
Oscar C. Hathaway | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district | |
In office January 3, 1876 – January 5, 1880 | |
Preceded by | John C. Holloway |
Succeeded by | George W. Ryland |
Personal details | |
Born | Swanton, Vermont, U.S. | March 1, 1833
Died | November 1, 1909 Exeter, California, U.S. | (aged 76)
Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery,Porterville, California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Jane Hodge (died 1919) |
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Occupation | Miner, businessman |
Hathaway was born on March 1, 1833, in Swanton (town), Vermont.[1] He moved to Wisconsin in 1853, and engaged in iron manufacturing in Mayville, Wisconsin, and lead mining in Beetown, Wisconsin.
He died in Exeter, California, on November 1, 1909.[2] He was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery in Porterville, California.
A Republican, Hathaway was Chairman of the Town Board of Beetown in 1872 and 1873. He represented the 16th District in the State Senate during the 1876, 1877, 1878, and 1879 sessions.[3]
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