Augustus High
Augustus High (September 7, 1844 – September 22, 1927) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1897 to 1901.[1] From 1899 to 1901, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.[2]
Augustus High | |
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 High in 1899 | |
| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office January 9, 1899 – January 14, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | W. H. Plummer |
| Succeeded by | Joseph George Megler |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 11, 1897 – January 14, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | B. F. Shaw |
| Succeeded by | E. M. Rands |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1844 Columbia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1927 (aged 83) Vancouver, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1899–1927) |
| Other political affiliations | Populist (until 1899) |
References
- "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 20, 2022.
- "Legislative Manual and Political Directory: Containing the Platforms of the Various Political Organizations of Washington Since Its Admission as a State; an Official Directory; List of Members of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Legislatures, and Other Information Relating to Washington". 1899.
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