Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (September 23, 1787 – April 30, 1844) was an American veteran of the War of 1812 who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, serving part of one term in office before his death in 1844.

He commanded a company of militia in the War of 1812, distinguishing himself in the Battle of Queenstown Heights.

Commanded the military escort which accompanied General Lafayette in his progress through the State.

Brinkerhoff was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress and served from March 4, 1843, until his death in Huron County, Ohio, April 30, 1844.

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