Henry L. Hertz
Henry L. Hertz | |
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| 15th Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Illinois | |
| In office 1901–1910 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Frederick E. Coyne |
| Succeeded by | Samuel E. Fitch |
| 29th Illinois Treasurer | |
| In office 1897–1899 | |
| Governor | John R. Tanner |
| Preceded by | Henry Wulff |
| Succeeded by | Floyd K. Whittlemore |
| 22nd Cook County Coroner | |
| In office 1885–1892 | |
| Preceded by | N.B. Boyden |
| Succeeded by | James McHale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1847 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | July 3, 1926 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery, Chicago |
| Political party | Republican Progressive |
Henry Lamartine Hertz (November 19, 1847 – July 3, 1926) was an American businessman and politician.
Biography
Hertz was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of police inspector Martin Hertz (1817–79) and Henriette C. C. Frohbøse (1823–1904). He graduated from the University of Copenhagen with a degree in medicine in 1866. In 1869, Hertz emigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago, Illinois. He was involved with banking and financial institutes. He worked in the Cook County, Illinois recorder office and in the criminal court office. In 1876, Hertz was West Town clerk. In 1885, he served as Cook County Coroner and was a Republican. From 1897 to 1899, Hertz served as Illinois Treasurer. He served as chief clerk of the board of review from 1899 to 1901. From 1901 to 1910, Hertz served as collector of the United States Internal Revenue. In 1912, Hertz supported Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party. Hertz died of a heart attack at his home in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2] Peter B. Olsen, who served in the Illinois General Assembly, was a close associate of Hertz.[3]
Notes
- ^ 'Illinois Political Directory and Sketch Book 1898 With Portraits Of Party Leaders,' Bodine and Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1898, Biographical Sketch of Henry L. Hertz, pg. 57
- ^ 'Henry L. Hertz, Long Leader in G.O.P., Is Dead,' Chicago Tribune, July 4, 1926. part 1, pg. 11
- ^ 'Peter B. Olson,' Chicago Tribune, July 4, 1926, part 1, pg. 11
