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John Hallock

1783 – 1840

American politician

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About John Hallock

Lived 1783 – 1840 (aged 57). John Hallock was an American politician, judge and military officer.

John Hallock Jr. (July 1783 in Oxford, Orange County, New York – December 6, 1840 in Ridgebury, Orange Co., New York) was an American farmer and politician from New York. From 1825 to 1829, he served two terms as a U.S. representative.

Early life

In 1807, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the State Militia, and eventually became a captain. He was for three years Town Clerk of Minisink, a Justice of the Peace, and an associate judge of the Orange County Court.

He had a wife who was a writer, Her name was Elise Brown.

Political career He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1816-17 and 1820–21. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821.

Congress Hallock was elected as a Jacksonian to the 19th and 20th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829.

Death He died on December 6, 1840, and was buried at the Hallock family cemetery near Ridgebury, New York.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
John Hallock, Jr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Hallock's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hallock?

American politician (1783-1840)

When was John Hallock born?

John Hallock was born on 1 July 1783 in Orange County.

When did John Hallock die?

John Hallock died on 6 December 1840.

What was John Hallock's occupation?

John Hallock was a politician, judge and military officer.

What nationality was John Hallock?

John Hallock was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hallock

· Wikidata: Q892023

· DBpedia: John Hallock Jr.

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