James L. Hodges

James Leonard Hodges (April 24, 1790 – March 8, 1846) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

James L. Hodges
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 12th district
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1833
Preceded by	Francis Baylies
Succeeded by	John Quincy Adams
Personal details
Born	(1790-04-24)April 24, 1790 Taunton, Massachusetts
Died	March 8, 1846(1846-03-08) (aged 55) Taunton, Massachusetts
Political party	National Republican
Occupation	Lawyer

Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, Hodges attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. Bank cashier. Postmaster of Taunton. He served as member of the State constitutional convention in 1820. He served in the senate in 1823 and 1824.

Hodges was elected as an Adams candidate to the Twentieth Congress and reelected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-first and Twenty-second Congresses (March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1833). He declined to be a candidate for renomination. He died in Taunton, Massachusetts, March 8, 1846. He was interred in Plain Burying Ground.

References

• United States Congress. "James L. Hodges (id: H000674)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Francis Baylies	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 12th congressional district March 4, 1827 - March 3, 1833	Succeeded by John Quincy Adams