Despite his chronic gout and weakened financial condition, Harrison continued his work in the House, and was a candidate for both Virginia's 10th congressional district and Virginia governor in 1788. He died on April 24, 1791, at his home after celebrating re-election. His cause of death is unknown, though his persistent corpulence has been documented. He was buried at his home, along with his wife, Elizabeth Bassett. His son William Henry, aged 18, had just begun medical studies in Philadelphia. Still, adequate funds were lacking, so he soon abandoned medicine for military service and his own path of leadership.
Despite his chronic gout and weakened financial condition Harrison continued his work in the House and was a candidate for both Virginia's 10th congressional district and Virginia governor in 1788 He died on April 24 1791 at his home after celebrating re-election His cause of death is unknown though his persistent corpulence has been documented He was buried at his home along with his wife Elizabeth Bassett His son William Henry aged 18 had just begun medical studies in Philadelphia Still adequate funds were lacking so he soon abandoned medicine for military service and his own path of leadership