Henry L. Hertz

Hertz was born in Copenhagen, Denmark,^[1] the son of police inspector Martin Hertz (1817–79) and Henriette C. C. Frohbøse (1823–1904). He graduated from the University of Copenhagen with a degree in medicine in 1866. In 1869, Hertz emigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago, Illinois. He was involved with banking and financial institutes.^[2][3]

Hertz worked as a clerk in the Cook County Recorder's Office.^[1] He also worked as a clerk in the Cook County Criminal Court. In 1876, Hertz was West Town clerk.^[2][3]

In 1884, Hertz was elected Cook County Coroner, having been nominated the Republican Party (to which he belonged).^[2] He ran 2,000 votes ahead of the rest of the Republican ticket in the 1885 Cook County election.^[1]

From 1897 to 1899, Hertz served as Illinois Treasurer. He served as chief clerk of the board of review from 1899 to 1901. From 1901 to 1910, Hertz served as collector of the United States Internal Revenue. In 1912, Hertz supported Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party. Hertz died of a heart attack at his home in Chicago, Illinois.^[2][3] Peter B. Olsen, who served in the Illinois General Assembly, was a close associate of Hertz.^[4]