The Harrison Biography Series

Engraving of Harrison, c. 1800, by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mémin
Engraving of Harrison, c. 1800, by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mémin

Harrison, c. 1813, by Rembrandt Peale
Harrison, c. 1813, by Rembrandt Peale

Harrison, 1841, by Bass Otis
Harrison, 1841, by Bass Otis

Starting in 2016, I did a series of episodes covering the life of William Henry Harrison from birth to death. In case you were unable to listen as the episodes were released, they are as follows below:

 The Education of William Henry Harrison  Source Notes  Harrison’s life from birth to his education at Hampden-Sydney College (1773-1787)
 Here and There or Maybe Over There: The Wandering Start of William Henry Harrison  Source Notes  Harrison’s training in medicine, involvement in an abolition society, and entry into the army (1787-1795)
 Courtin’, Cavortin’, and Carryin’ On: Harrison’s Early Public Service  Source Notes  Harrison’s family life, career in territorial government, and his IN territorial governorship (1795-c. 1809)
 The Battle of Tippecanoe  Source Notes  The lead up to and the battle of Tippecanoe (c. 1809-1811)
 The Second American Revolution: This Time, It’s Personal  Source Notes  Harrison’s assumption of military command in the old Northwest during the War of 1812 (1811-1813)
 To Arms, Eh? The Defense of Canada and the Death of Tecumseh  Source Notes  Harrison’s invasion of Canada and the end of his military career due to political intrigue (1813-1814)
 Mr. Harrison Goes to Washington  Source Notes  Harrison’s election to the House of Representatives and defense of his military record (1814-1817)
 The Era of Ill Feelings  Source Notes  The end of Harrison’s tenure in the House and his work in the OH State Senate (1817-1822)
 Corrupt Bargains and Shallow Minds  Source Notes  Harrison’s election to the US Senate and his seeking of a higher paying office due to financial difficulties (1823-1828)
The Colombian Mission  Source Notes  Harrison takes up the post of US Minister to Gran Colombia as Andrew Jackson becomes president (1828-1829)
 The Case of Harrison v Despotism  Source Notes  An examination of Harrison’s letter to Símon Bolívar of 27 September 1829 (1829)
 Years of Struggle  Source Notes  Harrison’s return to the US, his personal struggles, and attempts to address the public issues of the Jackson era (1829-1835)
 Keep the Ball A’Rollin: The Long Path to the White House  Source Notes  Harrison’s two presidential campaigns (1836-1840)
 The Thirty Days  Source Notes  Harrison’s inauguration and short tenure as president (1841)
 The Death Episode  Source Notes  Harrison’s death, what it meant for the presidency, and his legacy (1841)