History of Monmouth Beach, (Monmouth County) New Jersey United States of America

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A Biography of Hugh J. Hastings

Hugh J. Hastings, journalist, was born in Ireland, Aug. 20, 1820; son of John and Susan Hastings. He was brought to America by his parents in 1831 and they settled in Albany, N.Y. Here he attended the public school, became a clerk, and in 1840 reporter on the Atlas. In 1840 he established the Weekly Switch and Sept. 3, 1843, the Knickerbocker, which latter proved a success. He was an active politician in the interest of the Whig and Republican parties. President Taylor made him collector of the port of Albany in 1849, but on the accession of Fillmore he resigned the office. He was editor of the Commercial Advertiser, New York city, 1867-83, and its proprietor, 1868-83. He died at Monmouth Beach, N.J., Sept. 12, 1883.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor