Summary
Giles Waldo Hotchkiss (October 25, 1815 – July 5, 1878) was an American attorney and politician from Binghamton, New York. Active in politics as a Republican, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1867, and again from 1869 to 1871.
Giles W. Hotchkiss | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 26th district | |
| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | William S. Lincoln |
| Succeeded by | Milo Goodrich |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob P. Chamberlain |
| Succeeded by | William S. Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1815 Windsor, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 1878 (aged 62) Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bessie R. Knapp (m. 1842) |
| Children | 4 |
Biography edit
Hotchkiss was born in Windsor, New York, on October 25, 1815, the youngest son of Cyrus Hotchkiss and Sarah "Sally" (Andrews) Hotchkiss.[1][2] He attended the common schools of Windsor, Windsor Academy, and Oxford Academy.[1] Hotchkiss studied law with attorney Franklin G. Wheeler, attained admission to the bar in 1837, and began to practice in Binghamton, New York.[1]
Active in politics as a Republican, Hotchkiss was one of the party's founders.[1] He was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention.[1]
In 1862, Hotchkiss was elected as to the United States House of Representatives, and he was reelected in 1864.[1] He served in the 38th and 39th Congresses, March 4, 1863 to March 3, 1867.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination in 1866.[1]
Hotchkiss was elected to the U.S. House again in 1868 and served in the 41st Congress, March 4, 1869 to March 3, 1871.[1] He was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1870.[1]
After leaving Congress, Hotchkiss resumed the practice of law in Binghamton.[1] He died in Binghamton on July 5, 1878.[1] Hotchkiss was interred At Binghamton's Spring Forest Cemetery.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Joint Committee On Printing, United States Congress (1961). Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1961. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1078 – via Google Books.
- ^ Andrews, Alfred (1872). Genealogical History of John and Mary Andrews, Who Settled In Farmington, Conn., 1640. Chicago, IL: A. H. Andrews & Co. p. 226 – via Google Books.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Giles W. Hotchkiss (id: H000808)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-05-12
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress