Giles W. Hotchkiss

Giles Waldo Hotchkiss (October 25, 1815 – July 5, 1878) was an American attorney and politician from Binghamton, New York. Active in politics as a Republican, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1867, and again from 1869 to 1871. Biography Hotchkiss was born in Windsor, New York, on October 25,1815, the youngest son of Cyrus Hotchkiss and Sarah "Sally" (Andrews) Hotchkiss. He attended the common schools of Windsor, Windsor Academy, and Oxford Academy. Hotchkiss studied law with attorney Franklin G. Wheeler, attained admission to the bar in 1837, and began to practice in Binghamton, New York. Active in politics as a Republican, Hotchkiss was one of the party's founders. He was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention. In 1862, Hotchkiss was elected as to the United States House of Representatives, and he was reelected in 1864. He served in the 38th and 39th Congresses, March 4, 1863 to March 3, 1867. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination in 1866.