Moses Hoagland

Moses Hoagland

Moses Hoagland (born June 19, 1812 in Baltimore , Maryland , †  April 16, 1865 in Millersburg , Ohio ) was an American politician . Between 1849 and 1851 he represented the state of Ohio in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Moses Hoagland attended public schools in his homeland. After studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1842, he began to work in this profession in Millersburg. During the Mexican-American War he served in the American armed forces. In recognition of his bravery, he was promoted to major. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party .

In the 1848 congressional election , Hoagland was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the 16th  constituency of Ohio , where he succeeded John D. Cummins on March 4, 1849 . Since he was not confirmed in 1850, he was only able to serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1851 . This time was dominated by the discussions about the question of slavery . Among other things, the compromise of 1850 introduced by US Senator Henry Clay was passed.

After his time in the US House of Representatives, Hoagland practiced law again. In June 1853 he was appointed associate judge in the Washington Territory , which he refused. He died on April 16, 1865 in Millersburg, where he was also buried.

Web links

• Moses Hoagland in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• Moses Hoagland in the database of Find a Grave (English)