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Harold M. Sewall

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Harold Marsh Sewall (January 3, 1860 – October 28, 1924) was an American politician and diplomat.

Sewall was born in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine, on January 3, 1860. He was the son of Arthur Sewall. He was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, 1896, 1903–07; and delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1896. He was the last United States Minister to Hawaii, arriving in 1897 to the Republic of Hawaii after the death of Albert Sydney Willis, and returning in 1898 after annexation formed the Territory of Hawaii. He was a member of the Maine State Senate, 1907–09; candidate for U.S. Representative from Maine 2nd District, 1914; member of Republican National Committee from Maine, 1924. He died in a hospital at New York City, on October 28, 1924. His interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Maine.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Harold M. Sewall
  2. ^ [https:history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/sewall-harold-marsh United States Department of State-Harold Marsh Sewall]
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Minister to Hawaii
1897–1898
Succeeded by
Annexation of Territory of Hawaii