Joseph Powell (politician)
Joseph Powell (born June 23, 1828 in Towanda , Bradford County , Pennsylvania , † April 24, 1904 there ) was an American politician . Between 1875 and 1877 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Joseph Powell attended preparatory schools and then worked in commerce and banking. Between 1870 and 1889 he was President of the First National Bank of Towanda . Politically, he joined the Democratic Party . In the congressional elections of 1874 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 15th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded John Alexander Magee on March 4, 1875 . Since he was not confirmed in 1876, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1877 .
Between 1885 and 1889 Joseph Powell worked for the Tax Department in the Port of Philadelphia ; from 1889 to 1893 he was sheriff in Bradford County. He died on April 24, 1904 in his hometown Towanda, where he was buried.
Web links
- Joseph Powell in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Joseph Powell in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Alexander Magee |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (15th constituency) March 4, 1875 - March 3, 1877 |
Edward Overton |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Powell, Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 23, 1828 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Towanda , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 24, 1904 |
| Place of death | Towanda , Pennsylvania |