Joseph Hooker Shea

Joseph Hooker Shea (July 24, 1863 – December 23, 1928) was the United States Ambassador to Chile from 1916 to 1921.[1]

Joseph Hooker Shea
Shea circa 1915
United States Ambassador to Chile
In office May 30, 1916 – May 5, 1921
President	Woodrow Wilson
Preceded by	Henry Prather Fletcher
Succeeded by	William Miller Collier
Personal details
Born	(1863-07-24)July 24, 1863 Lexington, Indiana
Died	December 23, 1928(1928-12-23) (aged 65) Indianapolis, Indiana

Biography

He was born on July 24, 1862[2]. Shea was a member of the Indiana Senate from 1897 to 1899. He was a judge of the Fortieth Judicial Circuit of Indiana from 1906 to 1912, then a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals from 1913 to 1916.[1]

He was the United States Ambassador to Chile from May 30, 1916 to May 5, 1921.[3]

He died on December 23, 1928.[1] He was buried in Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery in Madison, Indiana.

References

1. "Joseph H. Shea Dies. Ex-Envoy to Chile. Appointed Ambassador by Wilson. Had Served on Indiana Bench". New York Times. December 23, 1928. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
2. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8935
3. "Names Shea for Chilean Post" (PDF). New York Times. March 4, 1916. Retrieved 2013-12-20.

External links

• Joseph Hooker Shea at Find a Grave

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Henry P. Fletcher	United States Ambassador to Chile 1916–1921	Succeeded by William Miller Collier