Henry F. Naphen
Henry Francis Naphen was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Ireland, to John and Jane Naphen, Naphen immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Lowell, Massachusetts.
He was educated by private tutors and also attended the public schools.
He was graduated from Harvard University in 1878.
He attended the Boston University Law School.
He was admitted to the bar at Suffolk County in November 1879 and commenced practice in Boston.
Boston School Committee, Massachusetts State Senate, and other earlier work
He served as member of the Boston School Committee from 1882 until January 1886. While on the School Committee Naphen served on the standing committees on the Horace Mann School, Sewing, and The Normal School.Naphen served as member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1885 and 1886, representing the Fifth Suffolk District. Naphen was also appointed bail commissioner by the justices of the superior court.
Naphen was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.