Charles L. Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Lewis Hill September 5, 1869 Rosendale, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1957 (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
- ↑ "Hill, Charles Lewis 1869 - 1957". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ "Charles Hill, State Dairy Leader, Dies". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. June 3, 1957. p. 13. Retrieved January 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hill, Charles Lewis". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2012-03-26.