Summary
Joseph Egbert (April 10, 1807 – July 7, 1888) was an American farmer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1841 to 1843.
Joseph Egbert | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | James De La Montanya |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1807 Staten Island, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1888 (aged 81) New Dorp, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Born near Bull Head, Staten Island, New York, Egbert attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Congress edit
Egbert was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1842.
Later career and death edit
He resumed agricultural pursuits. Supervisor of Southfield, Richmond County, in 1855 and 1856. County clerk of Richmond County in 1869. He died at his home near New Dorp, New York, July 7, 1888. He was interred in the Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Joseph Egbert (id: E000088)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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