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|term_start = 1873
|term_start = 1873
|term_end = 1881
|term_end = 1881
|governor = [[Richard J. Oglesby]]<br>[[John Lourie Beveridge|John L. Beveridge]]<br>[[Shelby Moore Cullom|Shelby M. Cullom]]
|predecessor = [[Edward Rummell]]
|predecessor = [[Edward Rummel]]
|successor = [[Henry D. Dement]]
|successor = [[Henry D. Dement]]
|birth_date = September 5, 1830
|birth_date = September 5, 1830
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==Biography==
==Biography==
George H. Harlow was born in [[Sackett's Harbor, New York]], on September 5, 1830.<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vujaQHdmB8gC&pg=PA591|title=The patriotism of Illinois |volume=2|year= |publisher=Gale Cengage Learning|isbn=1432817205|page=591}}</ref> He was the eldest son born to Davis and Mercy Harlow. He attended public schools, then apprenticed as a builder. Harlow studied architecture under [[Otis L. Wheelock]], who worked at the time in [[Watertown, New York]]. In March 1854, Harlow moved to [[Pekin, Illinois]], to establish a carpentry and architecture shop. However, after only a year, he decided instead to study at a mercantile business.<ref name=fifty>{{cite book|last=Bonham|first=Jeriah|title=Fifty Years' Recollections with Observations and Reflections on Historical Events|year=1883|publisher=J. W. Franks & Sons|place=Peoria, IL|pp=438–440}}</ref> He became a successful grain merchant and also became active in local politics, helping establish the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] party in the town and turning his office into county headquarters for distribution of Republican party literature.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6GD1IYFvXY0C&pg=PA37|title=Dark Lanterns: Secret Political Societies, Conspiracies, and Treason Trials in the Civil War|first=Frank L.|last=Klement|publisher=LSU Press|year=1989|isbn=0807115673|edition=Reprint|page=37}}</ref>
George H. Harlow was born in [[Sackett's Harbor, New York]], on September 5, 1830.<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vujaQHdmB8gC&pg=PA591|title=The patriotism of Illinois |volume=2|publisher=Gale Cengage Learning|isbn=1432817205|page=591}}</ref> He was the eldest son born to Davis and Mercy Harlow. He attended public schools, then apprenticed as a builder. Harlow studied architecture under [[Otis L. Wheelock]], who worked at the time in [[Watertown, New York]]. In March 1854, Harlow moved to [[Pekin, Illinois]], to establish a carpentry and architecture shop. However, after only a year, he decided instead to study at a mercantile business.<ref name=fifty>{{cite book|last=Bonham|first=Jeriah|title=Fifty Years' Recollections with Observations and Reflections on Historical Events|url=https://archive.org/details/cu31924028804130|year=1883|publisher=J. W. Franks & Sons|place=Peoria, IL|pages=[https://archive.org/details/cu31924028804130/page/n463 438]–440}}</ref> He became a successful [[grain trade|grain merchant]] and also became active in local politics, helping establish the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] party in the town and turning his office into county headquarters for distribution of Republican party literature.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6GD1IYFvXY0C&pg=PA37|title=Dark Lanterns: Secret Political Societies, Conspiracies, and Treason Trials in the Civil War|first=Frank L.|last=Klement|publisher=LSU Press|year=1989|isbn=0807115673|edition=Reprint|page=37}}</ref>


In 1860, Harlow was elected clerk of the [[Tazewell County, Illinois|Tazewell County]] circuit court<ref name=gale/> as a Republican. He also served a term as Mayor of Pekin.<ref name=fifty/> With the outbreak of the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], Harlow helped to raise volunteers for the [[Union Army]]. He co-organized the first county [[Union League]] and was named its secretary. He then was named secretary of the state-level organization.<ref name=fifty/> He was nominated for re-election as circuit court clerk in 1864, but was defeated.<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale/> In January 1865, he was elected first assistant secretary of the [[Illinois Senate]], but before he could take office, Governor [[Richard J. Oglesby]] appointed Harlow his private secretary,<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale/> and in August 1865 Oglesby appointed him assistant inspector general.<ref name=gale/> Oglesby commissioned Harlow an Illinois colonel and tasked him with the oversight of [[Camp Butler National Cemetery|Camp Butler]] in [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]].<ref name=fifty/> While there, Harlow edited the ''[[The State Journal-Register|Illinois State Journal]]''.<ref name=Freeport>{{cite news|title=Death of Col. Harlow|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/11931148/|publisher=''[[Freeport Journal-Standard]]''|date=May 17, 1900|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|accessdate=September 6, 2014}} {{open access}}</ref>
In 1860, Harlow was elected clerk of the [[Tazewell County, Illinois|Tazewell County]] circuit court<ref name=gale/> as a Republican. He also served a term as an alderman on the Pekin city council.<ref name=fifty/> With the outbreak of the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], Harlow helped to raise volunteers for the [[Union Army]]. He co-organized the first county [[Union League]] and was named its secretary. He then was named secretary of the state-level organization.<ref name=fifty/> He was nominated for re-election as circuit court clerk in 1864, but was defeated.<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale/> In January 1865, he was elected first assistant secretary of the [[Illinois Senate]], but before he could take office, Governor [[Richard J. Oglesby]] appointed Harlow his private secretary,<ref name=fifty/><ref name=gale/> and in August 1865 Oglesby appointed him assistant inspector general.<ref name=gale/> Oglesby commissioned Harlow an Illinois colonel and tasked him with the oversight of [[Camp Butler National Cemetery|Camp Butler]] in [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]].<ref name=fifty/> While there, Harlow edited the ''[[The State Journal-Register|Illinois State Journal]]''.<ref name=Freeport>{{cite news|title=Death of Col. Harlow|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/11931148/|publisher=[[Freeport Journal-Standard]] |date=May 17, 1900|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|access-date=September 6, 2014}} {{open access}}</ref>


Harlow ran for Illinois Secretary of State in 1868, but the Republican Party instead decided to put [[Edward Rummell]] on the ticket. However, Harlow was named Assistant Secretary of State. Four years later, Harlow received the party nomination and defeated his opponent.<ref name=fifty/> He served two consecutive four-year terms. He then moved to Chicago to engage in the commission business on the [[Chicago Board of Trade]].<ref name=fifty/>
Harlow ran for Illinois Secretary of State in 1868, but the Republican Party instead decided to put [[Edward Rummel]] on the ticket. However, Harlow was named Assistant Secretary of State. Four years later, Harlow received the party nomination and defeated his opponent.<ref name=fifty/> He served two consecutive four-year terms. He then moved to Chicago to engage in the commission business on the [[Chicago Board of Trade]].<ref name=fifty/>


He died on May 16, 1900, at his home in [[Highland Park, Illinois]].<ref name=Freeport/>
He died on May 16, 1900, at his home in [[Highland Park, Illinois]].<ref name=Freeport/>
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For the English portrait painter, see George Henry Harlow.
George H. Harlow
16th Illinois Secretary of State
In office
1873–1881
GovernorRichard J. Oglesby
John L. Beveridge
Shelby M. Cullom
Preceded byEdward Rummel
Succeeded byHenry D. Dement
Personal details
BornSeptember 5, 1830
Sackett's Harbor, New York
DiedMay 16, 1900(1900-05-16) (aged 69)
Highland Park, Illinois
Political partyRepublican

George H. Harlow (September 5, 1830 – May 16, 1900) was an American politician. Born in New York, he was originally a student of carpentry and architecture. He entered the mercantile business soon after he moved to Pekin, Illinois. In 1860, he was elected clerk of the circuit court, then co-founded a Union League of America chapter, later serving at the state level of the organization. Harlow was the personal secretary to Governor Richard J. Oglesby and oversaw Camp Butler starting in 1864. He was elected assistant Illinois Secretary of State for four years starting in 1868, then was the secretary from 1872 to 1880. After his terms expired, he traded commodities in Chicago.

Biography[edit]

George H. Harlow was born in Sackett's Harbor, New York, on September 5, 1830.[1][2] He was the eldest son born to Davis and Mercy Harlow. He attended public schools, then apprenticed as a builder. Harlow studied architecture under Otis L. Wheelock, who worked at the time in Watertown, New York. In March 1854, Harlow moved to Pekin, Illinois, to establish a carpentry and architecture shop. However, after only a year, he decided instead to study at a mercantile business.[1] He became a successful grain merchant and also became active in local politics, helping establish the Republican party in the town and turning his office into county headquarters for distribution of Republican party literature.[3]

In 1860, Harlow was elected clerk of the Tazewell County circuit court[2] as a Republican. He also served a term as an alderman on the Pekin city council.[1] With the outbreak of the Civil War, Harlow helped to raise volunteers for the Union Army. He co-organized the first county Union League and was named its secretary. He then was named secretary of the state-level organization.[1] He was nominated for re-election as circuit court clerk in 1864, but was defeated.[1][2] In January 1865, he was elected first assistant secretary of the Illinois Senate, but before he could take office, Governor Richard J. Oglesby appointed Harlow his private secretary,[1][2] and in August 1865 Oglesby appointed him assistant inspector general.[2] Oglesby commissioned Harlow an Illinois colonel and tasked him with the oversight of Camp Butler in Springfield.[1] While there, Harlow edited the Illinois State Journal.[4]

Harlow ran for Illinois Secretary of State in 1868, but the Republican Party instead decided to put Edward Rummel on the ticket. However, Harlow was named Assistant Secretary of State. Four years later, Harlow received the party nomination and defeated his opponent.[1] He served two consecutive four-year terms. He then moved to Chicago to engage in the commission business on the Chicago Board of Trade.[1]

He died on May 16, 1900, at his home in Highland Park, Illinois.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bonham, Jeriah (1883). Fifty Years' Recollections with Observations and Reflections on Historical Events. Peoria, IL: J. W. Franks & Sons. pp. 438–440.
  2. ^ a b c d e The patriotism of Illinois. Vol. 2. Gale Cengage Learning. p. 591. ISBN 1432817205.
  3. ^ Klement, Frank L. (1989). Dark Lanterns: Secret Political Societies, Conspiracies, and Treason Trials in the Civil War (Reprint ed.). LSU Press. p. 37. ISBN 0807115673.
  4. ^ a b "Death of Col. Harlow". Freeport Journal-Standard. May 17, 1900. Retrieved September 6, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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Preceded by Republican nominee for Secretary of State of Illinois
1872, 1876 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Secretary of State of Illinois
1856–1864 		Succeeded by
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