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David B. Hill was born on August 29, 1843, in Havana, New York. He was educated locally, studied law, and began a practice in Elmira in 1864. In 1864, he was named Elmira City Attorney . Hill represented Chemung County in the New York State Assembly in 1871 and 1872. Hill was elected an alderman of Elmira in 1880, Mayor of Elmira in 1882, and ...
From the Encyclopedia of New York State. Hill, David B (ennett) (b Havana [nowMontour Falls, SchuylerCo],29Aug 1843; d Albany,20Oct 1910). Governor and US senator. Hill moved to Elmira in 1863, was admitted to the bar in 1864, served in the state assembly in 1871 and 1872, but did not run for office again until 1882, when he became mayor of Elmira.
About. DAVID B. HILL, the thirty-second governor of New York, was born in Havana, New York on August 29, 1843. His education was attained in the public schools of his native state. He went on to study law, and in 1864 he was admitted to the bar. He established his legal career, serving as the city attorney of Elmira in 1864.
David Bennett Hill (1843-1910) was an American politician from New York. He was mayor of Elmira, New York (1892) and shortly thereafter (1893-1895) became lieutenant governor of the state. He served as governor of New York from 1885-1891 and then was elected to the U. S. Senate where he served five years (1892-1897).
- Hill, David B. (David Bennett), 1843-1910.
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David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843 – October 20, 1910) was the Democratic Governor of New York between 1885 and 1891. Life An image of David B. Hill. Hill was born in Havana, New York on August 29, 1843 and was educated in New York's public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1864.
David Bennett Hill was an American lawyer & politician. Born in Havana, New York on August 29, 1843. He was admitted to the bar in 1864 and was at one time Mayor of Elmira, New York. He was elected Lt. Governor in 1882. He took over the governorship of New York on the election of Grover Cleveland to the presidency of the U. S.
Unrecorded on OCLC, a rare and ephemeral campaign biography throwaway from the 1888 New York gubernatorial race which re-elected sitting-Governor David B. Hill to a second term. Hill was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for his party’s nomination for the 1892 U.S. presidential election. Hill began his career as a lawyer in Elmira, New York. As a Democrat he served in the state Assembly ...
