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Moses Hampton

1803 – 1878

American politician

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Lived 1803 – 1878 (aged 74). Moses Hampton was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Moses Hampton (October 28, 1803 – June 27, 1878) was a Whig member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Biography Moses Hampton was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania. He moved with his parents to Trumbull County, Ohio. He pursued classical studies and graduated from Washington College (now known as Washington and Jefferson College) in Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1827. He studied law in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Somerset, Pennsylvania. He moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1838 and continued the practice of law, founding the law firm which would ultimately become Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney.

Hampton was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1850. He served as president judge of the Allegheny County, District Court from 1853 to 1879. He died at his home, "Hampton Place," adjoining the village of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Interment in Allegheny Cemetery.

He is the namesake of Hampton Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Washington & Jefferson College
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Moses Hampton?

American politician (1803-1878)

When was Moses Hampton born?

Moses Hampton was born on 28 October 1803 in Beaver.

When did Moses Hampton die?

Moses Hampton died on 27 June 1878 in Wilkinsburg.

What was Moses Hampton's occupation?

Moses Hampton was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Moses Hampton?

Moses Hampton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Moses Hampton

· Wikidata: Q13219640

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