Isaac Hill (April 6, 1788March 22, 1851) was an American politician, journalist, political commentator and newspaper editor who was a

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and the 16th

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, serving two consecutive terms. Hill was born on April 6, 1788, in

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, Massachusetts, (now Belmont), shortly after the American colonies had won their

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from Great Britain. Born into a relatively poor family, his parents were Isaac and Hannah (Russell) Their marriage brought nine children, with Isaac being the eldest of the siblings. He was a member of the Democratic Party and supported the policies of President

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, while he was a bitter political opponent of President

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. He also supported

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for the presidency in

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. Hill's caustic newspaper editorials were the source of much political controversy among political parties and cost him a nomination to the Senate, but he later won a second nomination and was elected Senator of New Hampshire in 1820, ultimately serving for two terms. Hill was also a successful speculator in the railroad business, real estate, banking and various manufacturing enterprises. In the latter part of his life Hill became active in other ventures including railroads, real estate, banking and manufacturing enterprises and became moderately wealthy and accumulated a considerable estate. He was active in the promotion of various agricultural improvements. In his last years Hill suffered constantly from

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. Hill died on March 22, 1851 in Washington, D.C., and was buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery in

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. The town of

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, is named after him. Capace, 2001, p. 448

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