Ancestors
Many of his family members were politicians:
- Great-great-great grandfather, Benjamin Harrison V, signed the United States Declaration of Independence
- Great-great-grandfather, William Henry Harrison, served as the 9th U.S. President
- Great-grandfather, John Scott Harrison, was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio (1853–1857)
- Grandfather, Benjamin Harrison, served as the 23rd President.
- Grandfather, Alvin Saunders, United States Senator from Nebraska.
- Father, Russell Benjamin Harrison, member of the Indiana General Assembly
Read more about this topic: William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman)
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