* American farmer and politician
* Born October 14, 1791, in Dutchess County, New York
* Son of Nathan Hale, a Continental Army officer who was executed by the British during the American Revolutionary War
* Grew up in Vermont
* Served in the War of 1812
* Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1825 to 1828
* Served as Vermont's Secretary of State from 1828 to 1831
* Elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1832
* Served in Congress from 1833 to 1841
* Died December 15, 1871, in Castleton, Vermont
Political career:
* Known for his opposition to slavery and support for Manifest Destiny
* Led the "Hale Resolution," which called for the United States to annex Texas
* Also advocated for the annexation of Mexico and the expansion of the United States into the Pacific Northwest
* His views on slavery were controversial, and he faced criticism from both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates
* Left Congress in 1841 and later served as a state legislator and judge
* Paine-Hale's political career is notable for his early support for territorial expansion and his opposition to slavery
Personal life:
* Married Mary Ann Jewett in 1818
* Had six children
* Lived in Castleton, Vermont, for most of his life
* Died in Castleton on December 15, 1871, at the age of 80
Legacy:
* Paine-Hale is remembered as a prominent Vermont politician and a leading advocate for territorial expansion
* His name is associated with the Hale Resolution, which paved the way for the annexation of Texas
* His contributions to American history and politics are still studied and discussed by scholars and historians today