Frank Hiscock, 1834-1914, was a Representative and a United States Senator from New York. 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ...

Birth and early life

Frank was born in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York, September 6, 1834. He graduated from Pompey Academy and studied law. Pompey is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1794 Seat Syracuse Area  - Total  - Water 2,087 km² (806 mi²) 66 km² (25 mi²) 3. ...

Early career

He was admitted to the bar in 1855 and commenced practice in Tully, Onondaga County, New York Tully is a town located in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,709. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1794 Seat Syracuse Area  - Total  - Water 2,087 km² (806 mi²) 66 km² (25 mi²) 3. ...

Career in public service

Frank was district attorney of Onondaga County from 1860 to 1863. He was a member of the State constitutional convention in 1867. He was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1877, until his resignation on March 3, 1887, at the close of the Forty-ninth Congress, having been elected Senator. He was chairman of the Committee on Appropriations (Forty-seventh Congress). He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1893. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection. He served as the chairman of the Committee on Organization, Conduct, and Expenditures of Executive Departments (Fifty-first and Fifty-second Congresses). Senators Representatives Categories: Articles to be expanded | United States politics stubs | United States Congress by session ... Dates of Sessions 1881-1883 The first session of this Congress took place in Washington, DC from December 5, 1881 to August 8, 1882. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... The Republican US Congress of 1890 was one of the most important congresses in American history. ...

Later years

He resumed the practice of law in Syracuse, New York. He died in Syracuse, N.Y. on June 18, 1914 and was interred in Oakwood Cemetery. Clinton Square in Syracuse Syracuse is an American city in Central New York. ...

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