William L. Higgins
American politician (1867–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Lincoln Higgins (March 8, 1867 – November 19, 1951) was an American politician, physician, and US Representative from Connecticut from 1933 to 1937. A Republican from Coventry, Higgins also served four years as Secretary of the State of Connecticut and several terms in the Connecticut General Assembly.
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William L. Higgins | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Richard P. Freeman |
Succeeded by | William J. Fitzgerald |
Constituency | Connecticut's 2nd congressional district |
Secretary of the State of Connecticut | |
In office January 9, 1929 – January 3, 1933 | |
Governor | John H. Trumbull |
Preceded by | Francis A. Pallotti |
Succeeded by | John A. Danaher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1867-03-08)March 8, 1867 Chesterfield, Massachusetts, US |
Died | November 19, 1951(1951-11-19) (aged 84) Norwich, Connecticut, US |
Resting place | Chesterfield Center Cemetery, Chesterfield, Massachusetts, US |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of the City of New York |
Occupation | Physician |
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