William Harris Douglas

William Harris Douglas (born December 5, 1853) was a Republican politician who represented New York in the United States House of Representatives in the early twentieth century. Serving as a member of Congress from New York’s 15th Congressional District, he held office as a Representative during a period of national economic and political change.

Douglas began his congressional service on December 2, 1901, and served until March 3, 1905. Over the course of these two terms, he was part of the Republican Party’s majority in the House, representing the interests of his New York constituents at the federal level. While specific committee assignments or legislative initiatives are not recorded in the available information, his tenure placed him among the historical members of Congress who helped shape national policy in the years immediately following the turn of the century.

After completing his service in the House, Douglas left office as a former member of Congress from New York. His career in the U.S. House of Representatives, spanning two terms from 1901 to 1905, remains the central documented aspect of his public life.