Joseph Kille

Joseph Kille (April 12, 1790 — March 1, 1865) was an American politician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey from 1839 to 1841 as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress.[1][2] Kille also served in the New Jersey General Assembly before and after his tenure in Congress.

Joseph Kille
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byJohn P. B. Maxwell
Succeeded byJohn P. B. Maxwell
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office
1856
In office
1815–1816
Personal details
Born(1790-04-12)April 12, 1790
near Bridgeport, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1865(1865-03-01) (aged 74)
Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting placeSt. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician

Early life and education

Kille was born near Bridgeport, New Jersey on April 12, 1790. He pursued his eduction in Salem.

Career

Kille served as sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey from 1822 to 1829, and county clerk from 1829 to 1839.

Prior to serving in the United States Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1815 to 1816.

Kille was elected to a single term in the United States House of Representatives, winning the general election in New Jersey on October 8, 1838. His term began on March 4, 1839, and he was sworn in on March 16, 1840. Kille served until March 3, 1841, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress.

Following his time in Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1856.

Death

Kille died at the age of 74 in Salem on March 1, 1865. He was interred in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery.[3]

References
  1. "KILLE, Joseph". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. "Rep. Joseph Kille". GovTrack. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. "Kilgour to Kimbal". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.

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