Elijah Hise

Elijah Hise (July 4, 1802 – May 8, 1867) was a United States diplomat and U.S. Representative from the 3rd district of Kentucky. Hise was born July 4, 1802 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania before moving with his parents, Frederick and Nancy (Eckstein) Hise, to Russellville, Kentucky when young. He completed preparatory studies and then attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice. The town of Hiseville, Kentucky was named in honor of the congressman.

Elijah Hise

Elijah Hise (July 4, 1802 – May 8, 1867) was a United States diplomat and U.S. Representative from the 3rd district of Kentucky. Hise was born July 4, 1802 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania before moving with his parents, Frederick and Nancy (Eckstein) Hise, to Russellville, Kentucky when young. He completed preparatory studies and then attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice. The town of Hiseville, Kentucky was named in honor of the congressman.