- **Born:** August 20, 1833 in North Bend, [[Ohio]] - **Parents:** John Scott Harrison (farmer/congressman) and Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin Harrison - **Spouse:** Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (1853-1892, died in office), Mary Scott Lord Dimmick Harrison (married 1896) - **Children:** Russell Benjamin Harrison (1854-1936), Mary "Mamie" Scott Harrison (1858-1930) with Caroline; Elizabeth Harrison (1897-1955) with Mary - **Died:** March 13, 1901 (age 67, pneumonia) - **Highest Office:** 23rd President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1889-1893) - **Other Notable Positions:** U.S. Senator from [[Indiana]] (1881-1887), Brevet Brigadier General in Union Army during Civil War - **Party Affiliation:** Republican Party - **Historical Note:** Grandson of [[William Henry Harrison]], making them the only grandfather-grandson presidential pair. "Little Ben" was only 5'6" tall but known for his dignity and oratory skills. Lost popular vote but won Electoral College against Grover Cleveland in 1888. Signed Sherman Antitrust Act and [[William McKinley]] Tariff. Admitted six new states to the Union, more than any president except [[George Washington]]. His wife Caroline died of tuberculosis during his presidency, and his later marriage to her former secretary caused family scandal.