| John Sloss Hobart | |
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| In office January 11, 1798 - April 16, 1798 |
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| Preceded by | Philip Schuyler |
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| Succeeded by | William North |
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| Born | May 6, 1738 Fairfield, Connecticut, USA |
| Died | February 4, 1805 (aged 66) New York, New York, USA |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Greenill |
John Sloss Hobart (May 6, 1738 – February 4, 1805) was an American jurist and politician. He was a member of the Federalist Party who served as United States Senator from New York.
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Early life
Hobart was born in Fairfield, Connecticut to Noah Hobart and Ellen Sloss. He graduated from Yale College in 1757 where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New York. On June 22, 1764 he married Mary Greenill, they had no children.
Career in New York
Hobart was member of the Committee of Correspondence in 1774. He was a Deputy to the Provincial Convention of New York in 1775, was also a delegate to the Provincial Congress from 1775 to 1777, and was a member of the council of safety in 1777. He was a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York from 1777 to 1798, member of the Hartford convention in 1780, and member of the State convention in 1788 which ratified the United States Constitution.
Federal career
Hobart was elected to the United States Senate as a Federalist to fill the vacancy caused by Philip Schuyler's resignation for health reasons, serving from January 11, 1798 to April 16, 1798, until his own resignation to accept an appointment to the federal court system. He was nominated to the federal bench by John Adams on April 11, 1798 and was confirmed by the Senate on April 12, 1798. He served on the bench of the United States District Court for the District of New York until his death.
Death
Hobart died in New York City and is interred at Trinity Church Cemetery.
References
- John Sloss Hobart at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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| Preceded by Philip Schuyler |
United States Senator (Class 1) from New York 1798 Served alongside: John Laurance |
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