James L. Hogeboom

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James Lawrence Hogeboom (August 25, 1766 - December 23, 1839) was a United States Representative from New York.

Hogeboom was born in Ghent, New York on August 25, 1766, and later moved to Pittstown, New York, in 1794. He moved to Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, in April 1802 and was a merchant. He served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1804, 1805, and 1808. He served as judge of Rensselaer County 1805 - 1808. He served as member of the State constitutional convention in 1821.

Hogeboom was elected as a Crawford Democratic-Republican to the 18th United States Congress (March 4, 1823 - March 3, 1825). Afterward, he engaged in the mercantile business. He died in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on December 23, 1839 and is interred in Castleton Cemetery.

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• James L. Hogeboom at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by Stephen Van Rensselaer

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th congressional district 1823 - 1825

Succeeded by William McManus