Henry R. Brinkerhoff
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Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (September 23, 1787 – April 30, 1844) was a U.S. Representative
from Ohio
, cousin of Jacob Brinkerhoff
.
Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania
, Brinkerhoff moved with his parents to Cayuga County, New York
, in 1793.
He attended the country schools.
Commanded a company of militia in the War of 1812, distinguishing himself in the Battle of Queenstown Heights.
He engaged in agricultural pursuits.
He served as member of the State assembly in 1828 and 1829.
Senior major general of the New York State Militia in 1824.
Commanded the military escort which accompanied General Lafayette in his progress through the State.
He moved to Huron County, Ohio
, in 1837.
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.
He was interred in the Pioneer Cemetery, Plymouth, Ohio
.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, cousin of Jacob Brinkerhoff
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Jacob Brinkerhoff was an American jurist, Congressman, and author of the Wilmot Proviso.Brinkerhoff was born in Niles, Cayuga County, New York. He was schooled at the academy at Prattsburgh, New York, and studied law in the office of Howell and Bro...
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Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, Brinkerhoff moved with his parents to Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It was named for one of the tribes of Indians in the Iroquois Confederation. Its county seat is Auburn.- History :...
, in 1793.
He attended the country schools.
Commanded a company of militia in the War of 1812, distinguishing himself in the Battle of Queenstown Heights.
He engaged in agricultural pursuits.
He served as member of the State assembly in 1828 and 1829.
Senior major general of the New York State Militia in 1824.
Commanded the military escort which accompanied General Lafayette in his progress through the State.
He moved to Huron County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
, in 1837.
Brinkerhoff was elected as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
to the Twenty-eighth
28th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant...
Congress and served from March 4, 1843, until his death in Huron County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
, April 30, 1844.
He was interred in the Pioneer Cemetery, Plymouth, Ohio
Plymouth, Ohio
Plymouth is a village in Huron and Richland counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,852 at the 2000 census.The Richland County portion of Plymouth is part of the Mansfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Huron County portion is part of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical...
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