Moss Kent

Moss Kent (April 3, 1766 – May 30, 1838) was a United States Representative from New York.

He ran twice in New York's 10th congressional district while a legislator, first in 1798[1] and then 1808[2], losing by less than 10 points in both elections.

He moved to Champion, and was appointed judge of Jefferson County on February 26, 1810.

After leaving Congress he resumed the practice of law, and later moved to Plattsburgh.

His brother was James Kent, another prominent jurist and legal scholar.