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
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 3, 1876 – January 5, 1880
Preceded byJohn C. Holloway
Succeeded byGeorge W. Ryland
Personal details
Born(1833-03-01)March 1, 1833
Swanton, Vermont, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1909(1909-11-01) (aged 76)
Exeter, California, U.S.
Resting placeHome of Peace Cemetery,Porterville, California
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Jane Hodge (died 1919)
Children
  • Harry May Hathaway
  • (b. 1868; died 1939)
OccupationMiner, businessman

Biography

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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.

Political career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 451.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Details of Hathaway Funeral Are Given". Green Bay Semi-Weekly Gazette. November 17, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved September 9, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 106.
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Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district
January 3, 1876 – January 5, 1880
Succeeded by