About Mark A. Hodgson
Lived 1793 – 1868 (aged 74). Mark A. Hodgson was an American politician.
Mark Alexander Hodgson (October 5, 1793 – July 16, 1868) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1855.
Early life Mark Alexander Hodgson was born on October 5, 1793, in New London Township, Pennsylvania, to Sarah (née Alexander) and Robert Hodgson.
Career Hodgson worked in agricultural pursuits in New London Township until 1861. He then moved to Oxford. He served as justice of the peace starting in 1830 for about 20 years.
Personal life Hodgson married Sophia Duffield, sister of George Duffield and granddaughter of George Duffield, on March 25, 1828. They had five children, Robert, George D., Henry D., Mark A. Jr. and Mary A. He was a ruling elder of the New London Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years.
Hodgson died on July 16, 1868.
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American politician (1793–1868)
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Mark A. Hodgson died on 16 July 1868.
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