Clarence W. Hausner

Clarence W. Hausner (May 31, 1862 – December 29, 1942) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

ClarenceW. Hausner
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Schuyler County district
In office
January 1, 1920 – December 31, 1922
Preceded byHiram H. Graham
Succeeded byJohn W. Gurnett Jr.
Personal details
Born(1862-05-31)May 31, 1862
Ulysses, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 1942(1942-12-29) (aged 80)
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Florence A. Smith
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(m. 1888)​
Children4
Parent(s)Irving Hausner
Ruth Smith
ProfessionPolitician, farmer

Life

Hausner was born on May 31, 1862, in Ulysses, New York,[1] the son of Irving Hausner and Ruth Smith.[2]

Hausner lived on the Agard farm in North Settlement for 11 years, then moved to Odessa. He was a director and vice-president of the First National Bank of Odessa after it opened in 1930.[2] He became a prominent farmer in the area. He served as a member of the Montour town board, chairman of the board of education, president of the Schuyler County sheep breeder's association, and secretary and treasurer of the farm bureau. He was a member of the Grange since he was 21.[1]

In 1919, Hausner was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Schuyler County. He served in the Assembly in 1920,[1] 1921,[3] and 1922.[4]

In 1888, Hausner married Florence Smith. Their children were Mrs. Ethel Lattin, Harold, Kenneth, and Edna. He was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.[2]

Hausner died on December 29, 1942. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery.[2]

References
  1. Malcolm, James (1920). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 186 – via Google Books.
  2. "Clarence W. Hausner" (PDF). Watkins Express. Vol. LXXXVIII, no. 32. Watkins Glen, N.Y. 6 January 1943. p. 1 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
  3. Malcolm, James (1921). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 117 – via Google Books.
  4. Malcolm, James (1922). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 115 – via Google Books.
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