Joseph E. Edsall
Joseph E. Edsall (March 29, 1789 in Hamburg, New Jersey – February 17, 1865 in Hamburg, New Jersey) was an American Democratic Party politician, who represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1847, and the New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1847 to 1849.
Joseph E. Edsall | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Littleton Kirkpatrick |
Succeeded by | John Van Dyke |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | John Runk |
Succeeded by | Isaac Wildrick |
Personal details | |
Born | March 29, 1789 Hamburg, New Jersey |
Died | February 17, 1865 75) Hamburg, New Jersey | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician |
Biography
Edsall was born in Rudeville, near Hamburg, New Jersey in 1789, and attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits, and operated a distillery and a tannery. He served as county clerk, was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, and served as judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Edsall was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849. He died in Hamburg in 1865, and was interred there in the Baptist Burying Ground.
External links
- United States Congress. "Joseph E. Edsall (id: E000059)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Joseph E. Edsall at The Political Graveyard
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Littleton Kirkpatrick |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 4th congressional district March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 |
Succeeded by John Van Dyke |
Preceded by John Runk |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 |
Succeeded by Isaac Wildrick |