John Hoge
For the West Virginia congressman, see John B. Hoge.
| John Hoge | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district | |
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In office November 2, 1804 – March 3, 1805 | |
| Preceded by | William Hoge |
| Succeeded by | John Hamilton |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
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In office 1790-1795 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 10, 1760 Hogestown, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
August 4, 1824 (aged 63) Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
John Hoge (September 10, 1760 – August 4, 1824) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Hoge was born near Hogestown, Pennsylvania. He served in the Revolutionary War as ensign in the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment. In 1782 he moved to what is now Washington, Pennsylvania, which he and his brother, William Hoge, founded. He was a delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1790, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1790 to 1795.
Hoge was elected as a Republican to the Eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of his brother, William Hoge. He died at Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania in 1824, and is buried in Washington Cemetery at Washington, Pennsylvania.
References
- United States Congress. "John Hoge (id: H000695)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- John Hoge at Find a Grave
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Hoge |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district 1804–1805 |
Succeeded by John Hamilton |
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