Jacob Hostetter
| Jacob Hostetter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district | |
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In office November 16, 1818 – March 3, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Spangler |
| Succeeded by | James S. Mitchell |
| Member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
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In office 1797-1802 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 9, 1754 York, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
June 29, 1831 (aged 77) Columbiana, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Jacob Hostetter (May 9, 1754 – June 29, 1831) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Jacob Hostetter was born near York, 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
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Jacob Spangler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district 1818–1821 |
Succeeded by James S. Mitchell |
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