Harry Welles Rusk (October 17, 1852 – January 28, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from the third district of Maryland. He was also the president of the Kennard Novelty Company in Baltimore. This was the first company to commercially sell ouija boards in 1890.
Harry W. Rusk | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
| In office 1886–1897 | |
| Preceded by | William Hinson Cole |
| Succeeded by | William Samuel Booze |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Welles Rusk 17 October 1852 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | 28 January 1926 (aged 73) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Spouse |
Isabelle Whitmore Adams
(after 1880) |
| Children | H. Welles Rusk Jr. |
| Education | Baltimore City College |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Law |
Early life
editRusk was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17, 1852.[1] He was the son of Jacob Krebs Rusk (1823–1913) and Catharine Olivia Rusk (1829–1902). Among his siblings were Dr. George Glanville Rusk and Jacob Krebs Rusk Jr.[2]
He attended private school for his primary education. In 1866 Rusk graduated from high school from Baltimore City College. Rusk obtained a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1872 and was admitted to the bar in 1873.[1]
Career
editFollowing his admission to the Maryland State Bar, Rusk began practicing law in Baltimore. Rusk served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1876 to 1880. Subsequently, Rusk was elected and served in the Maryland State Senate from 1882 to 1884. In 1884, Rusk served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Following the death of William H. Cole, Rusk was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 49th United States Congress. Rusk served for five subsequent terms. In the 52nd Congress and 53rd Congress, Rusk was chairman of the Committee on Accounts.[1]
After declining to run for reelection in 1896, Rusk became chairman of the Democratic State central committee for Baltimore. Rusk served in this capacity from 1898 to 1908. Thereafter, Rusk resumed practicing law in Baltimore.[1]
Personal life
editOn December 16, 1880, Rusk was married to Isabelle Whitmore Adams.[3] Together, they were the parents of one son:[4]
- Harry Welles Rusk Jr. (1885–1937), a Commander in the U.S. Navy who married Margaret Britton, youngest daughter of Alexander B. Britton, in 1915.[5] Her elder sister, Catherine,[6] married Prince Alfred of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (eldest son of Prince Konrad of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst and Countess Franziska von Schönborn-Buchheim).[7]
Rusk died in Baltimore on January 28, 1926 and was interred in Green Mount Cemetery.[1]
Sources
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "RUSK, Harry Welles 1852 – 1926". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Polk's Baltimore (Maryland) City Directory. R. L. Polk & Company. 1895. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Harry Welles Rusk". www.williamfuld.com. WilliamFuld.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Personal Matters". Army-Navy-Air Force Register and Defense Times: 784. 1915. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "MISS BRITTON WEDS PAYMASTER RUSK Washington Surprised by Her Marriage While Visiting Aunt in Charleston. -.HER PARENTS AT SEASIDE Jridc's Sister Katherine Was With Miss Nona McAdoo as Nurse in War Hospital in Paris". The New York Times. June 14, 1915. p. 9. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "AMERICAN PRINCESS IS DEAD IN VIENNA; Former Catharine Britton of Washington Wed to Prince Alfred Hohenlohe in 1916". The New York Times. 25 June 1929. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "MISS BRITTON WED TO AUSTRIAN PRINCE; Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Britton Marries Alfred zu Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst. HE IS EMBASSY ATTACHE Mgr. Russell Officiates at Simple Ceremony Attended by Diplomats of the Central Powers". The New York Times. December 15, 1916. p. 13. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Harry W. Rusk (id: R000516)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.