Robert H. Hotchkiss
Robert Henry Hotchkiss (December 24, 1818 – September 29, 1878) was a businessman and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate for 3 years, and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for one year.
Robert H. Hotchkiss | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 8, 1868 – January 13, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Van Eps Young |
| Succeeded by | David Taylor |
| In office January 12, 1859 – January 9, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Elijah Fox Cook |
| Succeeded by | Luther H. Cary |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Sheboygan 2nd district | |
| In office January 14, 1857 – January 13, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Reed C. Brazelton |
| Succeeded by | William H. Prentice |
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| Born | Robert Henry Hotchkiss December 24, 1818 Smithfield, New York |
| Died | September 29, 1878 (aged 59) New York, New York |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery Plymouth, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Occupation | farmer, tanner, miller |
Biography
Hotchkiss was born on December 24, 1818, Christmas Eve, in Smithfield, New York. On July 3, 1851 Hotchkiss married Jenette Bartholf. They had two children. He died on September 29, 1878.[1] Hotchkiss was in the printing business and settled in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He died at his son-in-law's home in New York City.[2]
Career
Hotchkiss was a member of the Assembly in 1857 and of the Senate from 1859 to 1860 and again in 1868. He was a Democrat.
References
- "Robert H. Hotchkiss". Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County, Wis. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, volume VIII, Biographical Sketch of Robert H. Hotchkiss, pg. 473
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