Joseph Kille

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 Serving with William R. Cooper, Philemon Dickerson, Joseph Fitz Randolph, Daniel Bailey Ryall, Peter D. Vroom
Preceded by	John Patterson Bryan Maxwell
Succeeded by	John Patterson Bryan Maxwell
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office 1815–1816, 1856
Sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey
In office 1822–1829
Personal details
Born	(1790-04-12)April 12, 1790 near Bridgeport, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	March 1, 1865(1865-03-01) (aged 74) Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician

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.

Early life and education

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

Congress

Kille served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1839, and concluded on March 3, 1841.

Later career

Following his tenure 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, located in Salem.[3]

See also

• List of members of the United States House of Representatives who served a single term

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.

External links

• Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile from GovTrack
• Joseph Kille at The Political Graveyard

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress