James M. Hotchkiss

James M. Hotchkiss
President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate
In office
1856–1856
Preceded byCarlos Coolidge
Succeeded byAugustus P. Hunton
Member of the Vermont Senate
In office
1855–1857
Preceded byHorace Powers
Succeeded byThomas C. Gleed
ConstituencyLamoille County
Assistant Judge of Lamoille County, Vermont
In office
1851–1853
Serving with Giles A. Barber
Preceded byHenry Stobwell
Succeeded byNathan Foster
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1851–1855
Preceded byNone (no selection)
Succeeded byAbram Hartshorn
In office
1850–1851
Preceded byElias Willey
Succeeded byNone (no selection)
ConstituencyWaterville
Personal details
Born(1812-05-27)May 27, 1812
DiedMay 27, 1877(1877-05-27) (aged 65)
Resting placeSanderson Corners Cemetery, Fairfax, Vermont, US
PartyRepublican
Other political
affiliations
Opposition
Free Soil Party
Spouse(s)Mariel Story (m. 1835–1851)
Harriet Horsford (m. 1851–1877)
Children3
OccupationMerchant
Farmer
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James M. Hotchkiss (May 27, 1812 – May 7, 1877) was a Vermont farmer, businessman, and politician. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives and Vermont Senate, and was chosen to serve as the Senate's President pro tem.