Jacob Hufty (1750 – May 20, 1814) was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey, serving three terms from 1809 to 1814.[1]
Jacob Hufty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's At-Large district | |
| In office March 4, 1809 – May 20, 1814 | |
| Member of the New Jersey Legislative Council | |
| In office 1804–1804 | |
| In office 1806–1807 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1750 New Jersey, US |
| Died | May 20, 1814 (aged 63–64) Salem, New Jersey, US |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
Early life and career
editBorn in New Jersey in 1750,[citation needed] Hufty was a blacksmith by trade. He served as a private in the State militia during the American Revolution, ultimately rising to the rank of major.[1][2] In 1778, he was deemed an enemy of Great Britain in a letter by Lt. Col. Charles Mawhood.[2]
Hufty served on the Board of Chosen Freeholders representing Salem Township, New Jersey, in 1792 before being elected overseer of the poor and collector in 1793. He served as county justice of Salem County in 1797, county judge in 1798, and county justice and judge in 1804. Between 1801 and 1804, he served as county sheriff. He again served on the freeholder board representing Salem Township between 1800 and 1804 and became director of the board in 1801. He served as a member of the New Jersey Legislative Council (now the New Jersey Senate) in 1804, 1806, and 1807. He was a county collector from 1805 to 1808. He served as judge of Orphans Court from 1805 to 1808. He also served as surrogate in 1808.[1]
Congress
editHufty was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses and as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1809 – May 20, 1814).[1]
Death and legacy
editHe died on May 20, 1814, in Salem, New Jersey. He was interred in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Salem.[1]
In 2014, he was commemorated for his contributions during the Revolution through a joint resolution passed by the New Jersey Legislature.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- United States Congress. "Jacob Hufty (id: H000914)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress - Retro Member details". bioguideretro.congress.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Salem's forgotten Revolutionary War-era hero Jacob Hufty to be honored". New Jersey Times. May 13, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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