Leon F. Higgins
Leon F. Higgins | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 1919 | |
| 76th President of the Maine Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1919 – January 5, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Taber D. Bailey |
| Succeeded by | Percival P. Baxter |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 1917 – January 5, 1921 | |
| Constituency | Penobscot County |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from Brewer | |
| In office January 2, 1913 – January 3, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick H. Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Victor H. Mutty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leon Forrest Higgins April 29, 1870 |
| Died | July 28, 1923 (aged 53) |
| Political party | Republican |
Leon Forrest Higgins (April 29, 1870 – July 28, 1923) was an American businessperson and politician from Maine. Higgins, a Republican from Brewer, served as an Alderman in 1900, in the Maine House of Representatives in 1913-16 and in the Maine Senate (1917-1920). During his final term (1919-1920), Higgins was elected Senate President.[1]
Higgins owned a successful insurance business and was an incorporator of Brewer Savings Bank.[2]
References
- ^ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Archived from the original on December 20, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "Leon F. Higgins, Brewer, ca. 1919". Maine Historical Society. Retrieved June 8, 2016.