About Janet Hill Gordon
Lived 1915 – 1990 (aged 75). Janet Hill Gordon was an American politician.
Janet Hill Gordon (January 11, 1915 – September 17, 1990) was an American attorney and politician. She served in the New York State Legislature and the New York State Senate. She was the first woman to be a county attorney in New York.
Early life Janet Hill was born in New York City, New York on January 11, 1915. She was the daughter of Florine (née Hall) and James P. Hill. She grew up in Norwich, New York. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Delta Kappa Gamma. For her first and second terms, she was sworn in by her father. She was buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Norwich, New York.
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Who was Janet Hill Gordon?
American politician in New York (1915-1990)
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Janet Hill Gordon was born on 11 January 1915.
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Janet Hill Gordon died on 17 September 1990.
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Janet Hill Gordon was a politician.
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