Joseph Hernandez was born in St. Augustine, Florida on May 26, 1788. He was the first ever Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Florida. In 1822, Spain ceded the state to the US in the Adams-Onis Treaty, making Hernandez the first representative from the newly acquired state.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.5 million (2024)
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About
Florida's first ever Delegate to the United States House of Representatives and Spain ceded the state to the US in the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1822.
Before Fame
He owned several plantations.
Trivia
He was the first Hispanic ever to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Family Life
His parents were indentured servants.
Associated With
His career paved the way for other Hispanic politicians such as New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson .