Moses Hoagland

Moses Hoagland (June 19, 1812 – April 16, 1865) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1849 to 1851,

Moses Hoagland
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	John D. Cummins
Succeeded by	John Johnson
Personal details
Born	(1812-06-19)June 19, 1812 Baltimore County, Maryland, US
Died	April 16, 1865(1865-04-16) (aged 52) Millersburg, Ohio, US
Resting place	Oak Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born near Baltimore, Maryland, Hoagland attended the local public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1842, commencing practice in Millersburg, Ohio.

Mexican-American War

He served in the Ohio infantry during the Mexican War and was promoted to the rank of major for bravery in action.

Congress

Hoagland was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1850 to the Thirty-second Congress.

Later career

After leaving Congress, he returned home to resume the practice of law. He was appointed associate justice for the Territory of Washington on June 21, 1853, but declined to accept the position.

Death and burial

He died in Millersburg and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Moses Hoagland (id: H000651)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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