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Horace H. Witherstine

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Horace H. Witherstine
BornApril 2, 1852
Herkimer, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1924
Near Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationM.D. from Rush Medical College
Occupation(s)Physician, Politician
Known forMayor of Rochester, Minnesota, State Senator, Educator

Horace H. "H.H." Witherstine (April 2, 1852 – October 2, 1924) was an American physician and politician.

Born in Herkimer, New York, he attended Fairfield Academy, then moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1872 where he was a school teacher. In 1884, he received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and returned to Rochester to practice medicine. He was mayor of Rochester from 1892–1895, 1896–1897 and 1902–1903, served on the school board, and was editor of the Rochester Bulletin newspaper. From 1903–1910, he served in the Minnesota State Senate as a Democrat. He died in an auto accident two miles north of Rochester while on a house call.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Horace H. Witherstine
  2. ^ 'Mayor of Rochester Is Killed,' Sheboygan Press Telegram, October 2, 1924, pg. 1
  3. ^ 'Dr. H. W. Witherstine Killed in Auto Accident,' Albert Lea Evening Tribune, October 2, 1924, pg. 1