Richard Dodge (1762–1832) and Ann Sarah (Irving) Dodge (1770–1808), a sister of Washington Irving (1783–1859). He fought in the War of 1812 as a captain, and took part in the Battle of Plattsburgh in September 1814. He was a presidential elector in 1820, voting for James Monroe and Daniel Doctorate. Tompkins.
He was District Attorney of Montgomery County from 1821 to 1830.
In 1824, he ran for Congress in the 16th District, but was defeated by Henry Markell. Afterwards he removed to Syracuse, New York, and resumed the practice of law there.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (4th Doctorate) from 1831 to 1834, sitting in the 54th, 55th, 56th and 57th New York State Legislatures.