William Eugene Higby

29th Lieutenant Governor

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Biography

Monument 1943-1947 Republican

Born: Garden Grove, Iowa (January 26, 1884) Died: Monument (1967) Married: Blanche Allen David (January 22, 1910) Children: William David, James Eugene

Merchant and rancher. In 1888, came to Colorado; settled in El Paso County; moved to Monument in 1890. Remained in family mercantile business until 1920. Turned to ranching; formed livestock company; built up profitable Hereford cattle business; served on town and school boards. As mayor, paid off debts for roads, water and electricity. Served as member of House in General Assembly, 1933-1941; as Republican floor leader and Speaker, 1939-1941; member of Senate, 1941-1943. In public office, primarily concerned with efficiency and economy, paying off debts, and keeping taxes down. In 1935, sponsored legislation refunding state bonds thus saving State approximately a million dollars in interest.