Jacob Hostetter
Jacob Hostetter (May 9, 1754 – June 29, 1831) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Jacob Hostetter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district | |
| In office November 16, 1818 – March 3, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Spangler |
| Succeeded by | James S. Mitchell |
| Member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
| In office 1797–1802 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1754 York, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | June 29, 1831 (aged 77) Columbiana, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Biography
Jacob Hostetter was born near York in the Province of Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and worked as a clockmaker. He was a member of the general assembly of Pennsylvania from 1797 to 1802. He was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jacob Spangler. He was reelected as a Republican to the Sixteenth Congress. He moved to Ohio and settled in Columbiana, Ohio, where he died on June 29, 1831.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Jacob Hostetter (id: H000806)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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