Harry Saxon
Arizona rancher and politician
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Harry Saxon was a rancher and politician from Arizona. He served several terms as the sheriff of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, was mayor of Willcox, and was a representative in the Arizona State Legislature during the 1st Arizona State Legislature. In 1890 his widowed mother moved to Calabasas. In 1903 he became a "line rider", a mounted customs inspector.[1][2] In 1906 he was elected sheriff of Santa Cruz County.[1][3]
Succeeded byRichard Farrell
BornJuly 24, 1882
DiedAugust 11, 1964 (aged 82)
Harry Saxon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the Santa Cruz County district | |
| In office March 1912 – December 1914 | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Farrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1882 |
| Died | August 11, 1964 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, rancher |
During World War I, he served in the United States Cavalry. In 1926, he became a partner in the Three Links Cattle Co., and managed its operations until 1941, when it was sold.[1]
