Moses Hoagland

Moses Hoagland (June 19, 1812 – April 16, 1865) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1849 to 1851, Born near Baltimore, Maryland, Hoagland attended the local public schools.

He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1842, commencing practice in Millersburg, Ohio.

He served in the Ohio infantry during the Mexican War and was promoted to the rank of major for bravery in action.

He was appointed associate justice for the Territory of Washington on June 21, 1853, but declined to accept the position.

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