Henry Clay Miner (March 23, 1842 – February 22, 1900) was an American theatrical impresario and politician who served one as a

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from New York from 1895 to 1897.

Biography

Born in New York City, Miner attended the public schools, and worked as a clerk in drug stores while learning the pharmacy business. In addition, Miner studied medicine under his brother, Dr. Edward Miner, then president of the Brooklyn Medical College, and attended the Institute of Physicians and Surgeons, an alternative healing school in New York City. Miner became a pharmacist, and during the

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he served as pharmacist of the

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during its mobilization and training on Long Island. Miner also worked as a police officer, and became a volunteer fireman.

Business career

Miner's pharmacy business expanded until he incorporated the H. C. Miner Company, which operated multiple stores, and was also a wholesale supplier of toiletries and merchandise to other drug stores. In 1864, Miner became interested in the theatrical business after working as an advance man for a traveling medical lecturer. He eventually owned five theaters in New York City and

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. Miner was also president of a lithographing company, which produced advertising and posters for his theatrical productions, and he was publisher of the American Dramatic Directory, and president of the Actors' Fund Association. In addition, he possessed ownership stakes in banks, real estate, railroads, and other ventures.

Congress

Miner was elected as a

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to the 54th Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1896.

Death and burial

He died in New York City February 22, 1900. He was interred in

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, New York. At his death, Clay's net worth was more than $5 million (more than $146 million in 2017). His assets were controlled by the Estate of Henry C. Miner, Incorporated, of which his son Henry C. Miner Jr. was president.

Family

Miner was married twice; his first wife was Julia Lucinda Moore (d. 1894), with whom he had four sons, Henry C., Edwin D., Thomas W., and George H. His second wife was Annie O'Neill, an actress who retired after their marriage. With his second wife, Miner was the father of a son,

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