Lawyer. Signature. David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843 – October 20, 1910) was an American politician from New York who was the 29th governor of New York from 1885 to 1891 and represented New York in the United States Senate from 1892 to 1897.
Gov. David Bennett Hill. Terms January 6, 1885 - January 1, 1892 ; Party Democratic ; Born August 29, 1943 ; Passed October 20, 1910 ; Birth State New York ; Status Succeeded ; National Office(s) Served Senator
David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843 – October 20, 1910) was the Democratic Governor of New York between 1885 and 1891. Life
The speakers for the minority position, including Senator David Bennett Hill of New York—whose speech is excerpted here—defended President Cleveland and the gold standard. I am a Democrat, but I am not a revolutionist. My mission here today is to unite, not to divide—to build up, not to destroy—to plan for victory, not to plot for defeat.
David Bennett Hill, 1843–1910, American politician, b. Montour Falls, N.Y. He entered law and politics, becoming the upstate boss of the Democratic party in New York. He served as state legislator and, as lieutenant governor, succeeded to the governorship in 1885 upon Grover Cleveland's resignation.
David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843 – October 20, 1910) was an American politician from New York who was the 29th Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891 and represented New York in the United States Senate from 1892 to 1897.