Joel C. Squires

Joel C. Squires
3rd Bank Comptroller of Wisconsin
In office
January 4, 1858 – January 2, 1860
GovernorAlexander Randall
Preceded byWilliam M. Dennis
Succeeded byGysbert Van Steenwyk Sr.
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
In office
January 3, 1853 – May 1, 1853
Preceded byJohn Sharpstein
Succeeded byJames Wilson Seaton
Constituency16th district
In office
January 5, 1852 – January 3, 1853
Preceded byJohn H. Rountree
Succeeded byDuncan Reed
Constituency6th district
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Grant 1st district
In office
January 3, 1870 – January 2, 1871
Preceded byJoseph Harris
Succeeded byJoseph Harris
Personal details
Born(1819-12-11)December 11, 1819
Vienna Township, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 1889(1889-03-03) (aged 69)
Platteville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Caroline M. Banfill
(m. 1850⁠–⁠1918)
Children
  • Laura E. (Hendershot)
  • (b. 1850; died 1920)
  • George Utley Squires
  • (b. 1852; died 1855)
  • Elizabeth E. (Washburn)
  • (b. 1856; died 1939)
  • Deforest Squires
  • (b. 1859; died 1861)
  • Emily Theresa Squires
  • (b. 1869; died 1871)

Joel Cook Squires (December 11, 1819 – March 3, 1889) was an American carpenter, miner, Wisconsin pioneer, and Democratic politician. He was elected as the 3rd Bank Comptroller of Wisconsin, and also served in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, representing Grant County.