Frank Hiscock
Frank Hiscock (born September 6, 1834 in Pompey , Onondaga County , New York , † June 18, 1914 in Syracuse , New York) was an American politician ( Republican Party ) who represented the state of New York in both chambers of the US -Congress sat.
After graduating from a private school in his hometown of Pompey, Frank Hiscock studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1855, after which he began practicing in Tully . From 1860 to 1863 he served as the district attorney in Onondaga County; in 1867 he took part in the New York State Constitutional Convention.
Hiscock's political career began with the election to the United States House of Representatives , where he represented the 25th Congressional constituency of New York between March 4, 1877 and March 3, 1887 and, among other things, chaired the Appropriations Committee . He resigned after being elected to the US Senate . Hiscock belonged to this from March 4, 1887 to March 3, 1893; when attempting re-election he was defeated by the Democrat Edward Murphy .
As a result, Frank Hiscock withdrew from politics and worked again as a lawyer in Syracuse, where he died on June 18, 1914.
Web links
- Frank Hiscock in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Frank Hiscock in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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SURNAME | Hiscock, Frank |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 6, 1834 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Pompey , New York |
DATE OF DEATH | June 18, 1914 |
Place of death | Syracuse , New York |