Henry R. Brinkerhoff

Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (September 23, 1787 – April 30, 1844) was an American veteran of the War of 1812 who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, serving part of one term in office before his death in 1844.

Henry R. Brinkerhoff
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 21st district
In office March 4, 1843 – April 30, 1844
Preceded by	New District
Succeeded by	Edward S. Hamlin
Personal details
Born	Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (1787-09-23)September 23, 1787 Adams County, Pennsylvania
Died	April 30, 1844(1844-04-30) (aged 56) Huron County, Ohio
Political party	Democratic

He was a cousin of Jacob Brinkerhoff.

Biography

Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, Brinkerhoff moved with his parents to Cayuga County, New York, in 1793. He attended the country schools.

War of 1812

He commanded a company of militia in the War of 1812, distinguishing himself in the Battle of Queenstown Heights. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Career

He served as member of the State assembly in 1828 and 1829. Senior major general of the New York State Militia in 1824. Commanded the military escort which accompanied General Lafayette in his progress through the State. He moved to Huron County, Ohio, in 1837.

Congress and death

Brinkerhoff was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress and served from March 4, 1843, until his death in Huron County, Ohio, April 30, 1844.

He was interred in the Pioneer Cemetery, Plymouth, Ohio.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

Sources

• United States Congress. "Henry R. Brinkerhoff (id: B000837)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress