Henry John Bear

Henry John Bear
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 2013
Preceded by David Slagger
Personal details
Born Lewiston, Maine
Residence Houlton, Maine
Alma mater University of Maine at Presque Isle (A.A)
University of New Brunswick (J.D.)

Henry John Bear is a Native American politician from Maine. In January 2013, he was sworn-in as the first elected member of the Maine House of Representatives representing the Maliseet people. He replaced David Slagger, who was appointed to the Maine House.[1]

Bear grew up in Lewiston, Maine living in poverty. At 17, he joined the United States Coast Guard, where he met his wife, Violet Dotson. The two have four grown children and eight grandchildren. He and his family live in Houlton, Maine, where they operate a Maliseet respite care facility.[1]

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