Frank W. Higgins
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Frank Wayland Higgins (August 18, 1856 February 12, 1907) was an American politician. He was a delegate to the 1888 Republican National Convention
, and a member of the New York State Senate
from 1894 to 1902. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York
from 1903 to 1904, elected in 1902; and Governor of New York
from 1905 to 1906, elected in 1904.
1888 Republican National Convention
-Synopsis:The 1888 Republican National Convention was a presidential nominating convention held at the Auditorium Building in Chicago, Illinois, on June 19-25, 1888. It resulted in the nomination of Benjamin Harrison, a former senator of Indiana, and Levi P. Morton, a former U.S. representative of...
, and a member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
from 1894 to 1902. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
from 1903 to 1904, elected in 1902; and Governor of New York
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
from 1905 to 1906, elected in 1904.
Sources
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9B01E3D71230E132A25755C1A96F9C946597D6CF The Rep. nominees, New York Times, September 16, 1904