Harry Libbey
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harrison 'Harry' Libbey (November 22, 1843 – September 30, 1913) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 2nd congressional district.
Harrison Libbey | |
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 Portrait by C. M. Bell c. 1883–1887 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Dezendorf |
| Succeeded by | George E. Bowden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1843 Wakefield, New Hampshire |
| Died | September 30, 1913 (aged 69) Hampton, Virginia |
| Political party | Readjuster (until 1885) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (after 1885) |
| Profession | businessman |
Born in Wakefield, New Hampshire, Libbey attended the common schools. He moved to Virginia and settled in Hampton in 1863. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was appointed one of the presiding justices of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, in 1869.
Libbey was elected as a Readjuster to the Forty-eighth Congress and reelected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887). He engaged in the oyster industry. He served as chairman of the Republican county committee. He was appointed postmaster of Hampton, Virginia, January 18, 1907, and served until his death in Hampton, Virginia, on September 30, 1913. He was interred in St. John's Cemetery.
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