H. Harrison Haskell

Howard Harrison "Jay" Haskell II (December 4, 1939 – July 28, 1990) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 6th district from 1971 to 1978.^[1]

H. Harrison Haskell
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 6th district
In office January 5, 1971 – November 30, 1978
Preceded by	R. Budd Dwyer
Succeeded by	Tom Swift
Personal details
Born	(1939-12-04)December 4, 1939 Titusville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 28, 1990(1990-07-28) (aged 50) Sebring, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Stetson University (BA)
Occupation	Politician

Biography

Haskell was born on December 4, 1939, in Titusville, Pennsylvania.^[2] He attended Titusville Area High School and Mercersburg Academy, graduating from Stetson University with a bachelor of arts and working on a masters degree. While at Stetson University, Haskell participated in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.

Haskell started his political career serving as assistants to two U.S. Congressmen from Pennsylvania, James D. Weaver (1962–1964) and James G. Fulton (1963–1965). He later served as an assistant to the chair of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee in 1966. From 1967 to 1970, Haskell worked as appointment secretary and assistant secretary for legislation to Governor Raymond P. Shafer.

Haskell was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 6th district in 1970, serving for three consecutive terms. He was elected as a delegate to the 1972 Republican National Convention. He was defeated in the 6th district Republican primary by Tom Swift in 1978.

On July 28, 1990, Haskell died in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 50. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania.^[3]