Frank Hiscock

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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)
personal data
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