History of Bennington, (Wyoming County) New York United States of America

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A Biography of George Gilbert Hoskins

George Gilbert Hoskins, representative, was born in Bennington, N.Y., Dec. 13, 1824; son of George and Lovica (Persons) Hoskins. His father was of English descent and removed from Windsor, Conn., to a farm in central New York in 1808. He was educated in the district school and Alexander seminary and became a teacher. In 1845 he engaged in mercantile business in Bennington and served the town as clerk for several years. He was married, Dec. 30. 1846, to Lois Abigail, daughter of Derrick and Content (Wilmont) Hollenbeck. He was justice of the peace, 1851-67; postmaster and supervisor for several terms; member of the state assembly, 1861, 1866 and 1867, and speaker in 1866. He removed to Attica, N.Y., in 1868; was state commissioner of public accounts, 1868-71; collector of internal revenue for the 29th district of New York, 1871-73 ; representative in the 43d and 44th congresses, 1873-77, and lieutenant-governor of New York, 1880-82. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention of 1880, and one of the "306" voting for General Grant. He died in Attica, N.Y., June 12, 1893.

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