Joseph W. Torrey (politician)
Joseph W. Torrey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Territorial Council from the 1st district | |
| In office May 1, 1832 – April 23, 1833 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Connecticut |
| Died | 1844 Connecticut |
Joseph W. Torrey was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Torrey was born in Connecticut. At some point, Torrey moved to the Michigan Territory.[1]
Career
Torrey was a lawyer. Torrey served recorder of Detroit in 1829 and as probate judge from 1829 to 1833. He was supporter of President Andrew Jackson during his time in Detroit.[1] Torrey served on the Michigan Territorial Council from May 1, 1832 to April 23, 1833.[2]
Death
Torrey moved back to Connecticut in 1844, and died the same year.[1]
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References
- Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
- "Tooley to Tostofson". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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