Joseph Lafayette Rhinock (January 4, 1863 – September 20, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, businessman and mayor. Born in Owenton, Kentucky, Rhinock moved during his childhood to Covington, Kentucky, attending public school there.

Joseph L. Rhinock
The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), November 1, 1910
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911
Preceded byDaniel Linn Gooch
Succeeded byArthur B. Rouse
Mayor of Covington, Kentucky
In office
1893–1900
Preceded byJames T. Thomas
Succeeded byWilliam A. Johnson
Personal details
Born
Joseph Lafayette Rhinock

(1863-01-04)January 4, 1863
Owenton, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedSeptember 20, 1926(1926-09-20) (aged 63)
New Rochelle, New York
Resting placeCovington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationBusinessman

Biography

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Initially, Rhinock entered the oil refinery industry, and served as president of the Covington Public Library Board two terms. After this, he served as member of the Covington city council, going on to serve as mayor between 1893 and 1900.[1]

Rhinock was elected as a Democrat to the 59th, 60th, and 61st Congresses (serving between March 4, 1905, and March 3, 1911), but was not a candidate for renomination in 1910.

For 22 years, Rhinock was connected with theater in New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio, serving as vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Shubert Organization theater company. He served as vice president of the Loews Theater.[which?] Rhinock later became actively interested in horse racing and racetrack corporations.

Rhinock died at his home in the Bonnie Crest neighborhood of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York, on September 20, 1926, aged 63. He was interred in Highland Cemetery, Covington.

References

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  1. ^ "Covington Mayors – Kenton County Public Library". Retrieved 2020-06-11.
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  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 6th congressional district

March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911
Succeeded by