Joseph Kille (April 12, 1790 – March 1, 1865) was an American politician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey from 1839 to 1841 as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress.[1][2] Kille also served in the New Jersey General Assembly before and after his tenure in Congress.

Joseph Kille
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byJohn Patterson Bryan Maxwell
Succeeded byJohn Patterson Bryan Maxwell
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office
1815–1816, 1856
Sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey
In office
1822–1829
Personal details
Born(1790-04-12)April 12, 1790
near Bridgeport, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1865(1865-03-01) (aged 74)
Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting placeSt. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician

Early life and education

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Kille was born near Bridgeport, New Jersey, on April 12, 1790. He pursued his education in Salem.

Career

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Kille served as sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey, from 1822 to 1829 and county clerk from 1829 to 1839.

Prior to serving in the United States Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1815 to 1816.

Congress

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Kille served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1839, and concluded on March 3, 1841.

Later career

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Following his tenure in Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1856.

Death

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Kille died at the age of 74 in Salem on March 1, 1865. He was interred in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, located in Salem.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "KILLE, Joseph". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Rep. Joseph Kille". GovTrack. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kilgour to Kimbal". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
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