Charles L. Hill
Charles L. Hill | |
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Born | Charles Lewis Hill (1869-09-05)September 5, 1869 Rosendale, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1957(1957-06-01) (aged 87) Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Occupation | Politician |
Political party | Prohibition |
Charles Lewis Hill (September 5, 1869 – June 1, 1957) was an American politician who, during 1910s, received the Prohibition Party nominations for Wisconsin governor and senator.
Biography
Hill was born in Rosendale, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and became president of the National Dairy Association and served as a delegate to the World's Dairy Congress in 1931. He also authored the book The Guernsey Breed. Hill died in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.[2]
Political candidacy
Hill ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 1912, losing to incumbent Francis E. McGovern. In 1914 and 1916, Hill was a candidate for the United States Senate from Wisconsin, losing to Paul O. Husting in 1914 and to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Sr. in 1916. Hill was a member of the Prohibition Party.[3]
References
External links
- Charles Lewis Hill at Find a Grave
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