Robert H. Hotchkiss (original) (raw)
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American politician
| Robert H. Hotchkiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senatefrom the 1st district | |
| In officeJanuary 8, 1868 – January 13, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Van Eps Young |
| Succeeded by | David Taylor |
| In officeJanuary 12, 1859 – January 9, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Elijah Fox Cook |
| Succeeded by | Luther H. Cary |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assemblyfrom the Sheboygan 2nd district | |
| In officeJanuary 14, 1857 – January 13, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Reed C. Brazelton |
| Succeeded by | William H. Prentice |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Henry Hotchkiss(1818-12-24)December 24, 1818Smithfield, New York |
| Died | September 29, 1878(1878-09-29) (aged 59)New York, New York |
| Resting place | Union CemeteryPlymouth, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Jenette Eliza (Bartholf) Hotchkiss(m. 1851; died 1898) |
| Children | Alice I. (Huson)Ida (Dow)(b. 1855; died 1933) |
| Parents | Amzi Hotchkiss (father)Aruby (Henry) Hotchkiss (mother) |
| Occupation | farmer, tanner, miller |
Robert Henry Hotchkiss (December 24, 1818 – September 29, 1878) was a businessman and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate for 3 years, and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for one year.
Hotchkiss was born on December 24, 1818, Christmas Eve, in Smithfield, New York. On July 3, 1851 Hotchkiss married Jenette Bartholf. They had two children. He died on September 29, 1878.[1] Hotchkiss was in the printing business and settled in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He died at his son-in-law's home in New York City.[2]
Hotchkiss was a member of the Assembly in 1857 and of the Senate from 1859 to 1860 and again in 1868. He was a Democrat.
- ^ "Robert H. Hotchkiss". Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County, Wis. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, volume VIII, Biographical Sketch of Robert H. Hotchkiss, pg. 473