Background
French, Leigh Hill was born on October 1, 1863 in Dover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George F. and Clara Shackford (Hill) French.
French, Leigh Hill was born on October 1, 1863 in Dover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George F. and Clara Shackford (Hill) French.
Educated Portland (Maine) High School. Doctor of Medicine University of Minnesota, 1894.
Practiced medicine in Washington, 1897. Captain and inspector rifle practices, Washington, 1898. Major 3d Cavalry United States.V. (“Rough Riders”), 1898.
Admitted to bar, 1902.
Prominent in development of Alaska, building railway, and hydraulic mining waterways.
Member Loyal Legion, Arctic Brotherhood, American Institute Mining Engineers President Texas Boy Scouts, 1920. Clubs: Cosmos, Chevy Chase, Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).