Joseph M. Harper
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Joseph Morrill Harper (June 21, 1787 – January 15, 1865) was an American physician, banker and Jacksonian politician in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, the New Hampshire State Senate and the New Hampshire House of Representatives and was acting governor of New Hampshire.
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Joseph Morrill Harper | |
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Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
In office 1826–1827 | |
Member of the New Hampshire State Senate | |
In office 1829–1830 | |
President of the New Hampshire Senate | |
In office 1830–1831 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Cartland |
Succeeded by | Samuel Cartland |
Acting Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office February 28, 1831 – June 2, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Matthew Harvey |
Succeeded by | Samuel Dinsmoor |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At large district | |
In office March 4, 1831 – March 4, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Harvey |
Succeeded by | Samuel Cushman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1787-06-21)June 21, 1787 Limerick, Massachusetts, U.S. (now Limerick, Maine) |
Died | January 15, 1865(1865-01-15) (aged 77) Canterbury, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Resting place | Village Cemetery |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Spouse | Elizabeth Clough |
Profession | Physician Banker Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army, 4th Infantry |
Rank | Assistant Surgeon |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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