Henry Miner
| Henry C. Miner | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district |
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In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1907 |
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| Preceded by | Timothy J. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Bradley |
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| Born |
March 23, 1842 New York City, New York |
| Died | February 22, 1900 (aged 57) New York City, New York |
| Citizenship |
 United States
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Lucinda Moore (d. 1894) Annie O'Neill |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Pharmacist Theater owner Businessman |
Henry Clay Miner (March 23, 1842 – February 22, 1900) was a theatrical impresario and U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in New York City, Miner attended the public schools, and worked as a clerk in drug stores while learning the pharmacy business. In addition, Miner studied medicine under his brother, Dr. Edward Miner, then president of the Brooklyn Medical College, and attended the Institute of Physicians and Surgeons, an alternative healing school in New York City. Miner became a pharmacist, and during the American Civil War he served as pharmacist of the 1st New York Volunteer Engineer Regiment during its mobilization and training on Long Island. Miner also worked as a police officer, and became a volunteer fireman.
Miner's pharmacy business expanded until he incorporated the H. C. Miner Company, which operated multiple stores, and was also a wholesale supplier of toiletries and merchandise to other drug stores. In 1864, Miner became interested in the theatrical business after working as an advance man for a traveling medical lecturer. He eventually owned five theaters in New York City and Newark, New Jersey, and his chain expanded to additional locations, including Detroit. Miner was also president of a lithographing company, which produced advertising and posters for his theatrical productions, and he was publisher of the American Dramatic Directory, and president of the Actors' Fund Association. In addition, he possessed ownership stakes in banks, real estate, railroads, and other ventures.
Miner was elected as a Democrat to the 54th Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1896.
He died in New York City February 22, 1900. He was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
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