Frank W. Higgins
"Frank Higgins" redirects here. For Montana politician, see Frank G. Higgins.
| Frank W. Higgins | |
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| 35th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1905 – December 31, 1906 | |
| Lieutenant | M. Linn Bruce (1905–1906) John Raines (acting) (1906) |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Barker Odell, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Evans Hughes |
| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office 1903–1904 | |
| Governor | Benjamin Barker Odell, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Timothy L. Woodruff |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Linn Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Wayland Higgins August 18, 1856 Rushford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1907 (aged 50) Olean, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Frank Wayland Higgins (August 18, 1856 – February 12, 1907) was an American politician. He was a delegate to the 1888 Republican National Convention.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1894 to 1902, sitting in the 117th, 118th (both 32nd D.), 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd, 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures (all seven 50th D.).
He was the Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1903 to 1904; and the 35th Governor of New York from 1905 to 1906, dying less than two months after leaving office.
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| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by James T. Edwards |
New York State Senate 32nd District 1894–1895 |
Succeeded by George R. Malby |
| Preceded by new district |
New York State Senate 50th District 1896–1902 |
Succeeded by Albert T. Fancher |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Timothy L. Woodruff |
Lieutenant Governor of New York 1903–1904 |
Succeeded by M. Linn Bruce |
| Preceded by Benjamin B. Odell, Jr. |
Governor of New York 1905–1906 |
Succeeded by Charles Evans Hughes |
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