Education
Born in Newburgh, New York, Hobbie studied law.
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Career
He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Delhi, New New York He served as district attorney of Delaware County 1823–1827. He served in the militia as brigade major and inspector.
Hobbie was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth Congress (March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829).
He was appointed Assistant Postmaster General and served from 1829 until 1851, when he resigned on account of ill health. He was appointed First Assistant Postmaster General and served from March 22, 1853, until his death in Washington, District of Columbia, March 23, 1854.
He was interred in Congressional Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, on March 26, 1854.
Membership
He served as member of the State assembly 1827–1829.
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Political Party
Democratic party