Joseph Barton Elam | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | William Mallory Levy |
| Succeeded by | Newton C. Blanchard |
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (Confederate States of America) | |
| In office 1862–1864 | |
| President | Jefferson Davis, CSA |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | B. F. Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1821 Hope, Hempstead County Arkansas Territory, USA |
| Died | July 4, 1885 (aged 64) Mansfield, DeSoto Parish Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Twice widowed Third wife: Harriet Spencer Elam |
| Relations | William B. Spencer (brother-in-law) Harmon Drew, Jr. (great-grandson) |
| Children | Charles Wheaton Elam (1866-1917) Joseph Barton Elam, Jr. (1878-1935) |
| Residence(s) | Alexandria, Louisiana Many, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Private study of law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Joseph Barton Elam, Sr. (June 12, 1821 – July 4, 1885), was a two-term Democratic U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, whose service corresponded with the administration of U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes.