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Henry A. Shaw
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| Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 5, 1859 – 1860 |
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| Preceded by | Byron G. Stout |
| Succeeded by | Dexter Mussey |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Eaton County 1st district |
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| In office January 1, 1857 – 1860 |
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| In office January 1, 1873 – 1874 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1818 Vermont |
| Died | January 29, 1891 (aged 72) Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry A. Shaw (June 21, 1818 – January 29, 1891) was a Michigan politician.
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Early life
Shaw was born on June 21, 1818 in Vermont. He began his law career in Ohio. In 1842, due to health concerns, he moved to Eaton County, Michigan.
Military career
Shaw enlisted in Company B of the Michigan 2nd Cavalry Regiment on October 2, 1861 as a Private. He was promoted to the position of Major on November 12, 1861. He was mustered out on September 3, 1862.
Political career
Shaw was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1857 and served until 1860. During this time, he also served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1859 to 1860. After these terms, he was again sworn into the Michigan House of Representatives from 1873 to 1874.
Death
Shaw died in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan on January 29, 1891.
