Joseph Egbert

Joseph Egbert (April 10, 1807 – July 7, 1888) was an American farmer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1841 to 1843.

Joseph Egbert
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	James De La Montanya
Succeeded by	Henry C. Murphy
Personal details
Born	(1807-04-10)April 10, 1807 Staten Island, New York City, U.S.
Died	July 7, 1888(1888-07-07) (aged 81) New Dorp, New York City, U.S.
Party	Democratic

Biography

Born near Bull Head, Staten Island, New York, Egbert attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Congress

Egbert was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1842.

Later career and death

He resumed agricultural pursuits. Supervisor of Southfield, Richmond County, in 1855 and 1856. County clerk of Richmond County in 1869. He died at his home near New Dorp, New York, July 7, 1888. He was interred in the Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York.

References

• United States Congress. "Joseph Egbert (id: E000088)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by James De La Montanya	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd congressional district 1841–1843	Succeeded by Henry C. Murphy