William John Hill

William John Hill (March 3, 1840 – February 14, 1918) was a Canadian-American prospector, ferryman, newspaper publisher, and politician.

White settlers began invading the area as well as prospectors against the terms of the treaties.

"[3] Hill began his political career in Sliver City, Idaho Territory, USA, in the 1870s, "elected County Clerk, Sheriff, and Tax Collector.

"[3] Hill was a California State Senator, representing Monterrey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties in the 23rd (1880) and 24th (1881) sessions.

[11] Hill served three terms as mayor of Salinas, California, USA, in 1886-92 and 1898.

[17] In 1896, Hill began a new publication, a daily newspaper, The Salinas Index.

[19] In 1873, he and Arabella Amelia (Belle) Peck married in Silver City, Idaho, USA.