Benjamin Harrison

Full Name: Benjamin Harrison
Born: August 20, 1833
Place of Birth: Norbend, Ohio
Ancestry: English - Scotch
Father: John Scott Harrison (1804-1878)
Mother: Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin (1810-1850)
First Lady: Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison
Children: Three; 1 boy, 2 girls
Pet(s): Dash the dog; Whiskers the goat; dogs; an opossum
Education: Miami University
Religion: Presbyterian
Occupation: Lawyer
Military Service: Army Officer
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: United States Senator, 1881-1887
Age at Inauguration: 56
Terms Served: One; 1889-1893
Vice Presidents: Levi P. Morton
Campaign Slogan: Rejuvenated Republicanism
States Admitted: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming
Sport or Hobby: Hunting
Nickname: Centennial President
Died: March 13, 1901
Place of Death: Indianapolis, Indiana
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interesting Facts
Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of 9th President, William Henry Harrison.
He was known as the 'Human Iceberg' because he was very formal.
When the first electricity was installed in the White House in 1891, the Harrison family was afraid to touch the switches.