Moses Hoagland (June 19, 1812 – April 16, 1865) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a

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from Ohio from 1849 to 1851,

Biography

Born near

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, Hoagland attended the local public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1842, commencing practice in Millersburg, Ohio.

Mexican-American War

He served in the Ohio infantry during the Mexican War and was promoted to the rank of

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for bravery in action.

Congress

Hoagland was elected as a

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to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1850 to the

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Later career

After leaving Congress, he returned home to resume the practice of law. He was appointed associate justice for the Territory of Washington on June 21, 1853, but declined to accept the position.

Death and burial

He died in Millersburg and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sources

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