William Gilman Hare | |
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Hare in 1910 | |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
In office 1915–1917 1919–1921 | |
Constituency | Washington County |
Oregon State Senator | |
In office 1921–1929 | |
Constituency | Washington County |
Personal details | |
Born | April 19, 1882 Farmington, Oregon |
Died | November 25, 1971 Hillsboro, Oregon | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jane Greer |
Alma mater | Pacific University University of Michigan Law School |
William G. Hare (April 19, 1882 – November 25, 1971) was an American lawyer and politician in the state of Oregon. A native Oregonian, he grew up in the Hillsboro area where he later practiced law. A Republican, he served in both houses of the Oregon Legislature, as had his father William D. Hare. His brother Joseph was once the mayor of Hillsboro.
Early life
[edit]William Gilman Hare was born in Farmington, Oregon, south of Hillsboro on April 19, 1882.[1] He was the son of attorney and politician William Davenport and Henrietta (née Scholfield) Hare, and brother to Joseph, Frances Ellen, Martha G., Henrietta, and Ruth.[2] William was educated in the public schools of Hillsboro before attending preparatory school at Tualatin Academy in neighboring Forest Grove in 1900.[1] In 1903, he graduated from Pacific University, the college division of the academy, with a bachelor's degree.[1][2]
Hare then graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor in 1906 with a bachelor of laws degree.[1] Hare returned to Oregon, passed the bar, and was admitted to practice on August 21, 1907, by the state supreme court in Salem.[1] He settled in Hillsboro where he formed a legal partnership with later judge George R. Bagley.[1]
Political career
[edit]His father, William Davenport Hare, served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly and as mayor of Hillsboro.[2] His brother Joseph also served as mayor.[2] William was elected as a Republican to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1914 to serve Hillsboro and Washington County in District 15.[3] After one session off, he won election to his old seat in 1918 and served in the 1919 session.[4] In 1920, he was elected to a four-year term in the Oregon State Senate representing District 11.[5] Hare won re-election in 1924 to a second four-year term and remained in office through the 1927 session.[6] A son later served in the Senate as well, representing the same district.[7]
Later years and family
[edit]Hare was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Masons, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Odd Fellows, and the Rotary Club.[1][8] He married Jane M. Greer of Hillsboro on November 25, 1906,[1][9] and they had two children; one son (John) and one daughter.[8] After nearly 60 years in legal practice, he retired in 1965.[8] William Gilman Hare died on November 25, 1971, at the age of 89 at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro.[8] The Hillsboro School District's athletic complex, Hare Field, was named for him.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Colmer, Montagu, and Charles Erskine Scott Wood. 1910. History of the Bench and Bar of Oregon. Portland, Or: Historical Pub. Co. p. 147-148.
- ^ a b c d Portrait and Biographical Record of Portland and Vicinity, Oregon. Containing Original Sketches of Many Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present. Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., (1903). p. 727-8.
- ^ Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1915 Regular Session (28th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 28, 2009.
- ^ Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1919 Regular Session (30th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 28, 2009.
- ^ Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1921 Regular Session (31st). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 28, 2009.
- ^ Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1927 Regular Session (34th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 28, 2009.
- ^ Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1957 Regular Session (49th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 28, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary: William G. Hare", Oregon Journal, November 29, 1971, p. 13.
- ^ “Pioneer grocer dies suddenly; Buried Tuesday”, The Hillsboro Argus, August 20, 1931.
- ^ McKinney, Dick. "Sparts trim Gresham in first game", The Hillsboro Argus, October 19, 1976.