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William Henry Harrison Hart (January 25, 1848 – December 24, 1918) was the 16th California Attorney General. Prior to this position, he may have been a United States Secret Service agent and fought in the American Civil War.
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Personal information
Few verifiable facts are known about Hart's early life and background, except for information he provided himself and is open to question. Hart claimed to have been kidnapped by the Blackhawk Indians at the age of four. At age eleven, he was then orphaned. Hart struggled through a difficult childhood which led to his desire for danger and his allegedly joining the Secret Service at only age 14. Hart also reportedly fought in the Civil War. Hart was a prominent figure in the California phase of the Mystery airship wave of 1896-97, claiming to represent the airship's inventor.
Career
On November 4, 1890, Hart was elected as California Attorney General and took office on January 5, 1891. He served a single term.
Death
William H. H. Hart died at age 69 on December 24, 1918, a victim of the 1918 flu pandemic.