Stephen Arnold Hoxworth (May 1, 1860 – January 25, 1930) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Stephen A. Hoxworth
From 1914's Blue Book of the State of Illinois
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915
Preceded byGeorge W. Prince
Succeeded byEdward John King
Personal details
Born(1860-05-01)May 1, 1860
Maquon Township, Illinois
DiedJanuary 25, 1930(1930-01-25) (aged 69)
Rapatee, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic

Born in Maquon Township, near Maquon, Illinois, Hoxworth attended the public schools. He moved to Blue Springs, Nebraska, in 1880. He engaged in banking and in the grain and implement business. He served as member of the Nebraska State Militia. He returned to Illinois in 1885 and engaged in agricultural pursuits near Rapatee, Knox County. He served as supervisor of Maquon Township 1907–1912.

Hoxworth was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress (March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1914. He resumed agricultural pursuits. He died in Rapatee, Illinois, January 25, 1930. He was interred in Lyons Cemetery.

References edit

  • United States Congress. "Stephen A. Hoxworth (id: H000873)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 15th congressional district

1913-1915
Succeeded by