Hosea H. Rockwell
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Hosea Hunt Rockwell (May 31, 1840 – December 18, 1918) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1891 to 1893.
Hosea H. Rockwell | |
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Hosea, c. 1892 | |
| Member of the New York Assembly for Chemung County | |
| In office January 1, 1877 – December 31, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Miller |
| Succeeded by | George M. Baird |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 28th district | |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Flood (politician) |
| Succeeded by | Sereno E. Payne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hosea Hunt Rockwell May 31, 1840 Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | December 18, 1918 (aged 78) Elmira, New York, USA |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, Rockwell attended the common schools.
Civil War
He served as a private in the Twenty-third Regiment, New York Volunteers, in 1861 and 1862.
Early legal career
He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1869. He commenced practice in Elmira, New York.
Political career
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Chemung Co.) in 1877. City attorney of Elmira.
Congress
Rockwell was elected as a Democrat to the 52nd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1891, to March 3, 1893.
Later career
He served as delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention and as chairman of the Democratic State convention in 1896.
He resumed the practice of law in Elmira, New York.
Death and burial
He died in Elmira, New York, December 18, 1918. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Hosea H. Rockwell (id: R000366)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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