Harry Saxon

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]

Harry Saxon
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the Santa Cruz County district
In office
March 1912  December 1914
Succeeded byRichard Farrell
Personal details
Born(1882-07-24)July 24, 1882
San Gabriel, California, US
DiedAugust 11, 1964(1964-08-11) (aged 82)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWillcox, Arizona
ProfessionPolitician, 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]

References

  1. "Harry Saxon, Ex-Sheriff, Dies at 82". Arizona Republic. August 12, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "A Line Rider Fights Smugglers". Bisbee Daily Review. March 5, 1904. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Brevities". Arizona Daily Star. January 10, 1907. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com. open access


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