William Lair Hill
William Lair Hill | |
|---|---|
| Judge of Grant County, Oregon | |
| In office 1864–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1838 McNairy County, Tennessee |
| Died | February 24, 1924 (aged 85) Oakland, California |
| Spouse | Julia Hall Chandler |
| Alma mater | McMinnville College |
William Lair Hill (August 20, 1838 – February 24, 1924), also referred to as W. Lair Hill, was an American attorney, historian, and newspaper editor in Portland, Oregon. He worked to codify Oregon's and Washington's laws. He briefly owned property in the Portland neighborhood later named after him, Lair Hill, and is the namesake of Lair Hill Park.