Henry L. Hertz

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Henry L. Hertz
15th Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Illinois
In office
1901–1910
Preceded byFrederick E. Coyne
Succeeded bySamuel E. Fitch
29th Illinois Treasurer
In office
1897–1899
GovernorJohn R. Tanner
Preceded byHenry Wulff
Succeeded byFloyd K. Whittlemore
22nd Cook County Coroner
In office
1885–1892
Preceded byN.B. Boyden
Succeeded byJames McHale
Personal details
Born(1847-11-19)November 19, 1847
Copenhagen, Denmark
DiedJuly 3, 1926(1926-07-03) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery, Chicago
Political partyRepublican
Progressive

Henry Lamartine Hertz (November 19, 1847 – July 3, 1926) was an American businessman and politician.

Biography[edit]

Hertz was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, 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. He worked in the Cook County, Illinois recorder office and in the criminal court office. In 1876, Hertz was West Town clerk. In 1885, he served as Cook County Coroner and was a Republican. 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.[1][2] Peter B. Olsen, who served in the Illinois General Assembly, was a close associate of Hertz.[3]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ 'Illinois Political Directory and Sketch Book 1898 With Portraits Of Party Leaders,' Bodine and Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1898, Biographical Sketch of Henry L. Hertz, pg. 57
  2. ^ 'Henry L. Hertz, Long Leader in G.O.P., Is Dead,' Chicago Tribune, July 4, 1926. part 1, pg. 11
  3. ^ 'Peter B. Olson,' Chicago Tribune, July 4, 1926, part 1, pg. 11
Party political offices
Preceded by
Franz Amberg
Republican nominee for Illinois Treasurer
1892
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Henry Wulff
Republican nominee for Illinois Treasurer
1896
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Illinois
1897–1899
Succeeded by