Jonathan Hatch Hubbard (May 7, 1768 – September 20, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
Jonathan Hatch Hubbard | |
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 Jonathan Hatch Hubbard, Congressman from Vermont | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | James Elliot |
| Succeeded by | William Strong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1768 Tolland, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Died | September 20, 1849 (aged 81) Windsor, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hastings |
| Children | Marie E. Hubbard |
| Profession | law, congressman |
Biography
editHubbard was born in Tolland in the Connecticut Colony. At the age of eleven Hubbard moved with his parents to Claremont, New Hampshire. He was instructed by a private tutor.[1] Hubbard studied law in Charlestown, New Hampshire, and was admitted to the bar in 1790. He commenced practice in Windsor, Vermont. Hubbard married Elizabeth Hastings in 1793 and they had one child, Marie E. Hubbard.[2]
Hubbard was elected as a Federalist to the Eleventh Congress and served from March 4, 1809, to March 3, 1811.[3] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Twelfth Congress in 1810. Hubbard served as justice of the Vermont Supreme Court from 1813 to 1815.[4] After serving as justice, Hubbard resumed the practice of law.
Death
editHubbard died on September 20, 1849, in Windsor, Vermont.
References
edit- ^ "HUBBARD, Jonathan Hatch, (1768 - 1849)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Windsor Township Information". Ancestry.com. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Rep. Jonathan Hubbard". govtrack.us. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Vermont State Archives and Records Administration". Vermont Justices of the Supreme Court. Retrieved October 24, 2012.