L. Harris Hiscock | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly fromOnondaga County's 2nd District | |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Alvord |
| Succeeded by | Luke Ranney |
| Judge of theOnondaga CountySurrogate's Court | |
| In office 1852–1856 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac T. Minard |
| Succeeded by | Amasa H. Jerome |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1824-05-02)May 2, 1824 Pompey, New York, US |
| Died | June 4, 1867(1867-06-04) (aged 42) Albany, New York, US |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery,Syracuse, New York |
| Party | Democratic (before 1861) Republican (from 1861) |
| Spouse | Lucy Bridgman |
| Relations | Frank Hiscock (brother) |
| Children | 2, includingFrank H. Hiscock |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Luther Harris Hitchcock (May 2, 1824 – June 4, 1867) was aNew York attorney, judge, and legislator. He was murdered byGeorge W. Cole, amajor general in theAmerican Civil War and brother ofCornelius Cole.
Known as L. Harris Hiscock, he was born inPompey, New York on May 2, 1824.[1] He taught school whilestudying law withDaniel Gott, and served as Pompey'sSchool Superintendent from 1845 to 1847.[2]
In 1848, he began to practice law inTully.[2] From 1849 to 1851, he was Pompey'sJustice of the Peace.[3]
Hiscock later moved toSyracuse, and in 1855, he founded with his brother Frank the law firm known today as Hiscock and Barclay.[4] L. Harris Hiscock was prominent inDemocratic politics and served asOnondaga County Surrogate Judge from 1852 to 1856.[5]
In 1865, by now aRepublican as a result of his pro-Union position during theAmerican Civil War, Harris was elected to theNew York State Assembly, and he served until his death.[6]
While inAlbany as a delegate to thestate constitutional convention, Hiscock was murdered on June 4, 1867, byGeorge W. Cole, amajor general in theUnion Army who accused Hiscock of having an affair with Mrs. Cole.[7][8] Cole was acquitted at his 1868 trial on the grounds of "momentary insanity."[9][10]
Hiscock was buried atOakwood Cemetery inSyracuse.[11][12]
L. Harris Hiscock was the brother and law partner of U.S. SenatorFrank Hiscock.[13] He was married to Lucy Bridgman (1828–1861).[14] They were the parents of two children, including JudgeFrank H. Hiscock.[14]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)She was born in Tully on 28 May 1852, the oldest child of Luther Harris Hiscock and Lucy Bridgman Hiscock." ... "Helen Cornelia Hiscock Backus died on 8 January 1906, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery (Section 3, Lot 1) with her parents and her husband.
L. Harris Hiscock atFind a Grave
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Onondaga County, 2nd District 1865–1867 | Succeeded by Luke Ranney |