Summary
William Harris Douglas (December 5, 1853 – January 27, 1944) was an American businessman and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1901 to 1905.
William H. Douglas | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Chanler |
| Succeeded by | J. Van Vechten Olcott |
| Constituency | 14th district (1901–03) 15th district (1903–05) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1853 New York City, New York |
| Died | January 27, 1944 (aged 90) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | City College of New York |
Biography edit
Born in New York City, Douglas attended private schools and the College of the City of New York. He entered the exporting and importing trade business.
Congress edit
Douglas was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh and Fifty-eighth Congresses (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1905).
He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1904.
Later career edit
He resumed his former business pursuits. He served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1908, 1912, and 1916.
Death and burial edit
He died in New York City on January 27, 1944, and was interred in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, New York.
References edit
- United States Congress. "William H. Douglas (id: D000458)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
- William H. Douglas at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress