William H. H. Hart

William Henry Harrison Hart (January 25, 1848 – December 24, 1918) was the 16th California Attorney General. Prior to this position, he claims to have been a United States Secret Service agent and may have fought in the American Civil War.

For the African American attorney, see William Henry Harrison Hart.

Personal information

Few verifiable facts are known about Hart's early life and background, except for information he provided himself and is open to question. Hart claimed to have been kidnapped by the Blackhawk Indians at the age of four. At age eleven, he was then orphaned. Hart struggled through a difficult childhood which led to his desire for danger and his allegedly joining the Secret Service at only age 14. Hart also claimed to have fought in the Civil War. From 1891 to 1895, Hart served one term as California Attorney General.[1] Hart was a prominent figure in the California phase of the Mystery airship wave of 1896–97, claiming to represent the airship's inventor.

Career

On November 4, 1890, Hart was elected as California Attorney General and took office on January 5, 1891.[1] He served a single term.

Death

William H. H. Hart died at age 69 on December 24, 1918, a victim of the 1918 flu pandemic. [2]

References
  1. "William H. H. Hart 16th Attorney General". State of California Department of Justice. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  2. https://oag.ca.gov/history/16hart
Legal offices
Preceded by
George A. Johnson		 California Attorney General
1891–1895		 Succeeded by
William F. Fitzgerald


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