Joseph McCormick | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Door–Kewaunee district | |
In office January 2, 1871 – January 1, 1872 | |
Preceded by | Charles L. Harris |
Succeeded by | Gideon Winans Allen |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the Fountain district | |
In office December 5, 1842 – December 4, 1843 Serving with John Stewart | |
Preceded by | Edward A. Hannegan |
Succeeded by | John R. Jones |
In office December 3, 1838 – December 7, 1840 Serving with Thomas J. Evans (1838–1839) & Jas. P. Carlton (1839–1840) | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Evans & James Carlton |
Succeeded by | Davis Newel & Solomon Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Wyoming, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 8, 1787
Died | August 26, 1875 Ahnapee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 88)
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Algoma, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812–1816 |
Rank | Major, USA |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Joseph McCormick (April 18, 1787 – August 26, 1875) was an American farmer, pioneer, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Wisconsin State Assembly. During his term in the Wisconsin Assembly, he was the oldest serving legislator in the country. Earlier in his life, he served as a United States Army officer in the War of 1812.