Ohio Secretary of State 1834-36, Benjamin Hinkson: 1834 signed document

Description

Manuscript copy of an 1805
Ohio
law relating to arbitrations certified in 1834 as a true copy by
Benjamin Hinkson as Ohio Secretary of State.
Attractive document with embossed
Ohio
seal at lower left of second page.
Bold signature in black pen at lower right. Document size 16" by 11" on rag-content wove paper.
Mildly age toned, two holes at intersection of folds - see image, overall good condition.
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Benjamin B. Hinkson was born in
Cynthiana, Kentucky
in about 1799. He was the son of judge Thomas Hinkson, and moved to
Clinton County, Ohio
with his father.
[1]
He was deputy clerk of the court for
Fayette County
, and was admitted to the bar and began practice in
Wilmington, Ohio
in 1820, which continued until he was elected
Ohio Secretary of State
.
[1]
Hinkson was elected to the
Ohio House of Representatives
in 1826, 1827 1829, 1830 and 1833.
[2]
During the 1833-1834 session, the legislature elected him as Secretary of State. He served until he resigned February 12, 1836.
[3]
In 1836, Hinkson was elected president judge of the
Court of Common Pleas
for the district of Clinton,
Warren
,
Butler
, and
Greene
counties. He served a term of seven years, and returned to private practice.
[1]
In 1852, Hinkson retired from law practice and engaged in stock raising on his farm. He died of paralysis in his 78th year in March, 1877.
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