David John Hanna (June 4, 1866 – April 12, 1946) was an American politician. Between 1903 and 1907 he served as

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Early life and career

David Hanna was born in

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on June 4, 1866. In his childhood he moved with his parents to

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where he grew up. Later he was engaged in farming, cattle raising and in the real estate business. In addition he became president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hill City. He joined the Republican Party, and in 1896 and 1897 he represented

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in the Kansas Legislature. He was also a member of the Republican State Central Committee for six years. In 1900 he was a delegate to the

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that nominated President

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for a second term. In 1902 David Hanna was elected to the office of the

. After a re-election in 1904 he served two terms in this position between January 12, 1903 and January 14, 1907 when his second term ended. In this function he was the deputy of Governor Willis J. Bailey (first term) and Governor Edward W. Hoch (second term). After the end of his time as Lieutenant Governor, Hanna did not occupy any further political offices.

Personal life

Hanna married May Keleher on January 1, 1905. He died on April 12, 1946 in

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References

External links

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The Political Graveyard
* 1866 births 1946 deaths Lieutenant governors of Kansas People from Clay County, Kansas People from Randolph County, Illinois 20th-century Kansas politicians Republican Party members of the Kansas House of Representatives 19th-century members of the Kansas Legislature {{Kansas-politician-stub