The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Jorden to Joyal

Index to Politicians: Jorden to Joyal

JORDEN (Soundex J635) — See also BORDEN, CORDEN, JARDINE, JENDRO, JORDAN, JORDON, JOURDAIN, JOURDAN, JURDEN, MORDEN, NORDEN, ORDEN, SHORDEN, VANGORDEN, VANNORDEN, VANORDEN, WORDEN.

Jorden, Edwin James (1863-1903) — also known as Edwin J. Jorden — of Coudersport, Potter County, Pa. Born in Spring Hill, Bradford County, Pa., August 30, 1863. Republican. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 15th District, 1895. Died September 7, 1903. Interment at Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock, Pa.
- See also: congressional biography.
Jorden, William John (b. 1923) — also known as William J. Jorden — of Texas. Born in 1923. U.S. Ambassador to Panama, 1974-78. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 1991.

JORDON (Soundex J635) — See also BORDONARO, CORDON, CORDONE, GORDON, JARDINE, JORDAN, JORDEN, JOURDAIN, JOURDAN, JURDEN, KORDON, KORDONOWY, SORDONI.

JORDON: See also Walter D. Guilbert.
Jordon, James — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
Jordon, John H. — of Bedford, Bedford County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1900; U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1909-13. Burial location unknown.

JORG (Soundex J620) — See also BJORGE, GEORG, GEORGE, JORGENSEN, JORGENSON, JORJ, JORY, SORG.

Jorg, Elton D. — of Waynesfield, Auglaize County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
Jorg, Roy J. — of Ligonier, Noble County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1940 (alternate), 1944, 1948 (alternate). Still living as of 1948.

JORGENSEN (Soundex J625) — See also BJORGE, BORGEN, DORGENOIS, FORGENSI, GENSERT, GEORGENSEN, IRGENS, JORG, JORGENSON, JUERGENS, JURGENS, JURGENSEN, MORGENSTERN, MORGENTHAU, YORGEN.

JORGENSEN: See also Emerson Hugh De Lacy.
Jorgensen, Frank E. — of San Marino, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Hillsborough, San Mateo County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1952 (alternate), 1956. Still living as of 1956.
Jorgensen, George Lockwood — U.S. Vice Consul in Osaka, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Jorgensen, Hans P. — of Washington. Socialist Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1902. Burial location unknown.
Jorgensen, Henry — of Fairview, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1940. Still living as of 1940.
Jorgensen, Jack J. — of Burnsville, Dakota County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
Jorgensen, Jo — of South Carolina. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Carolina 4th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
Jorgensen, Joseph (1844-1888) — of Virginia. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., February 11, 1844. Republican. Member of Virginia state legislature, 1871; U.S. Representative from Virginia 4th District, 1877-83. Died January 21, 1888. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Wash.
- See also: congressional biography.
Jorgensen, Natalie — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
Jorgensen, Peter — of Jackson, Teton County, Wyo. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Wyoming, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
Jorgensen, S. M. — of Salina, Sevier County, Utah. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

JORGENSON (Soundex J625) — See also BJORGE, BORGEN, DORGENOIS, FORGENSI, GEORGENSEN, IRGENS, JORG, JORGENSEN, JUERGENS, JURGENS, JURGENSEN, MORGENSTERN, MORGENTHAU, YORGEN.

JORGENSON: See also Bert A. Betts; Asle Jorgenson Gronna.
Jorgenson, Ben — of Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
Jorgenson, Caroline L. — of Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
Jorgenson, Howard D. — of Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz. Mayor of Prescott, Ariz., 1967. Still living as of 1967.
Jorgenson, Jack — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1948, 1960 (alternate), 1964. Still living as of 1964.
Jorgenson, Lloyd — of South Dakota. South Dakota state treasurer, 1963-67; South Dakota state auditor, 1967-69. Still living as of 1969.
Jorgenson, Theodore — of Minnesota. Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1946. Still living as of 1946.

JORISSEN (Soundex J625) — See also BORIS, BRISSEL, BRISSETTE, CHERISSE, CLARISSE, CRISSEY, DORIS, FRISSELL, LORISON, MOLITORIS, MOORISH, MORISON, MORISSETTE, MORRISSEAU, MORRISSETTE, MORRISSEY, ORIS, RISSE, RISSER, SARTORIS, VORIS.

Jorissen, Eugene — of Ludington, Mason County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

JORJ (Soundex J620) — See also BORJA, GEORGIOU, JONESORJONZ, JORG, JORJA.

JORJ: See also Jorj Clayton Baker.

JORJA (Soundex J620) — See also BORJA, GEORGIOU, JONESORJONZ, JORJ.

JORJA: See also Jorja Turnipseed.

JORNLIN (Soundex J654) — See also ACORNLEY, ARNLIOTH, CONLIN, DONLIN, FINLINSON, KUEHNLING, SCANLIN, SCHOENLING, THORNLEY, TINLIN.

Jornlin, Mary D. — of Delaware. Delaware state treasurer. Female. Still living as of 1975.

JORY (Soundex J600) — See also CORY, GORY, JARA, JARREAU, JEARY, JEREIAH, JERRIE, JORG, JURA, JURE, KORY.

Jory, H. D. — of Washington. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1904. Burial location unknown.
Jory, Stephen G. — of Randolph County, W.Va. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, 1977-81. Still living as of 1982.

JOSAPHAT (Soundex J213) — See also HINOJOSA, LAPHAM, LEAPHART, RAPHAEL, RAPHAELSON, RAPHALL, ROSAPEPE, TRAPHAGEN.

JOSAPHAT: See also Josaphat T. Benoit.

JOSCELYN (Soundex J245) — See also BARTOSCEWICZ, CELY, CICELY, FASCELL, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, KNICELY, MARTUSCELLO, NICELY, PEACELY, RACELY, SCELZO.

Joscelyn, George S. — of Sullivan County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Sullivan County, 1837. Burial location unknown.

JOSE (Soundex J200) — See also GOSE, JOBSE, JOSEAH, JOSEF, JOSEFINA, JOSEFSON, JOSEFUS, JOSELINE, JOSEPH, JOSEPHA, JOSEPHS, JOSES, JOSETTE, JOSEY, JOSS, JOYES.

JOSE: See also Lewis Orin Barrows.
Jose, Lincoln — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 7th District, 1922. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

JOSEAH (Soundex J200) — See also GIOSCIA, HOSEA, JACE, JESSEE, JOICE, JOSE, JOSEY, JOYCE, ROSEANNE.

JOSEAH: See also Joseah C. Richardson.

JOSEF (Soundex J210) — See also IOSEFA, JESSEPH, JOSE, JOSEFINA, JOSEFSON, JOSEFUS, JOSEPH, JOSEPHA.

Josef, Charles — of St. Joseph County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from St. Joseph County, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

JOSEFINA (Soundex J215) — See also ADOLFINA, DEFINE, DEFINO, FINAMORE, FINAN, IOSEFA, JOSE, JOSEF, JOSEFSON, JOSEFUS, JUDEFIND, SERAFINA.

JOSEFINA: See also Josefina Otero.

JOSEFSON (Soundex J212) — See also ELLEFSON, IOSEFA, JOSE, JOSEF, JOSEFINA, JOSEFUS, JOSEPHSON, TOLLEFSON.

Josefson, J. A. (b. 1915) — also known as Joe Josefson — of Minneota, Lyon County, Minn. Born March 5, 1915. Farmer; member of Minnesota state senate 13th District, 1955-59. Still living as of 1959.
Josefson, Joe See J. A. Josefson

JOSEFUS (Soundex J212) — See also IOSEFA, JOSE, JOSEF, JOSEFINA, JOSEFSON, JOSEPHS, KLINKEFUS, NEEFUS.

JOSEFUS: See also Josefus Chant Lipes.

JOSELINE (Soundex J245) — See also ASSELIN, CHISELING, ELINE, GELINE, GELINEAU, GHISELIN, GOSSELIN, HESSELINK, HINELINE, ISELIN, JELINEK, JOSCELYN, JOSE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, KATHELINE, LINE, MASSELINK, MELINE, MICHELINE, ROSELINE, SELIN, SHEELINE, WESELIN, YOSELIN, ZELINE.

JOSELINE: See also Joseline Pena-Melnyk.

JOSEPH (Soundex J210) — See also JESSEPH, JOSE, JOSEF, JOSEPHA, JOSEPHS, JOSEPHSON, ROSEPHA, ROSEPINK, SEPHERS.

JOSEPH: See also George F. Addes; Richard E. Guggenheim; Yvette Joseph-Fox; Sadie Raberts-Joseph.
Joseph, Antonio (1846-1910) — of Ojo Caliente, Taos County, N.M. Born in Taos, Taos County, N.M., August 25, 1846. Democrat. Merchant; Taos County Judge, 1878-80; member of New Mexico territorial House of Representatives, 1882; Delegate to U.S. Congress from New Mexico Territory, 1885-95; defeated, 1894; member of New Mexico territorial senate, 1896-98. Died in Ojo Caliente, Taos County, N.M., April 19, 1910. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Santa Fe, N.M.
- See also: congressional biography.
Joseph, Mrs. Burton See Geri M. Joseph
Joseph, Charles — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Kings County 16th District, 1916; defeated, 1919. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Charles — of Potwin, Butler County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
Joseph, George — of Delaware. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Delaware, 1868. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, George M. — of Oregon. Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals, 1977-92. Still living as of 1992.
Joseph, Geri M. (b. 1923) — also known as Mrs. Burton Joseph — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., June 19, 1923. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1960, 1964; member, Arrangements Committee, member, 1964; chair, Committee on Permanent Organization, chair, 1964; member of Democratic National Committee from Minnesota, 1963; Vice-Chair of Democratic National Committee, 1969; U.S. Ambassador to Netherlands, 1978-81. Female. Still living as of 2009.
- See also: NNDB dossier.
Joseph, Greg P. See Gregory P. Joseph
Joseph, Gregory P. — also known as Greg P. Joseph — of River Rouge, Wayne County, Mich. Mayor of River Rouge, Mich., 1995-2005. Still living as of 2005.
Joseph, Harlan M. — of Midway, Sussex County, Del. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Delaware, 1912. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Harry S. — of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 1924 (alternate), 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Irving I. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state senate 20th District, 1915-16. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Irving J. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 26th District, 1909-10. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, James A. (b. 1935) — of Virginia. Born in 1935. U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, 1995-99. Member, Alpha Phi Alpha. Still living as of 1999.
Joseph, Joan M. — of Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004, 2008; member, Rules Committee, member, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
Joseph, Joseph R. — of Genesee County, Mich. Candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 7th Circuit, 1941. Still living as of 1941.
Joseph, L. Robert — of North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
Joseph, Lazarus (b. 1891) — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Born January 25, 1891. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state senate, 1934-45 (21st District 1934-44, 24th District 1945). Member, Freemasons; Knights of Pythias; Elks. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Mrs. Lee — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Louis — of Moundsville, Marshall County, W.Va. Mayor of Moundsville, W.Va., 1968. Still living as of 1968.
Joseph, Manuel — of New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Maurice F. — of New Athens, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
Joseph, Robert See L. Robert Joseph
Joseph, Sally Shaheen — also known as Sally S. Joseph — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1996, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
Joseph, Samuel J. — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1928, 1940, 1944; member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930; delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Joseph, Therese M. — of Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Mich. Candidate for mayor of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
Joseph, Thomas H. — of Illinois. Republican. Candidate for Illinois state senate 8th District, 1992. Still living as of 1992.
Joseph, Tim — of Brethren, Manistee County, Mich. Democrat. Chair of Manistee County Democratic Party, 2003-07. Still living as of 2007.
Joseph, William — of Conemaugh, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Still living as of 1964.

JOSEPH-FOX (Soundex J211)

Joseph-Fox, Yvette — of Nespelem, Okanogan County, Wash. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

JOSEPHA (Soundex J210) — See also JESSEPH, JOSE, JOSEF, JOSEPH, JOSEPHS, JOSEPHSON, ROSEPHA, ROSEPINK, SEPHERS.

JOSEPHA: See also Josepha Whitney.

JOSEPHS (Soundex J212) — See also JEPHSON, JESSEPH, JOSE, JOSEFUS, JOSEPH, JOSEPHA, JOSEPHSON, ROSEPHA, ROSEPINK, SEPHERS.

Josephs, Lauri — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.

JOSEPHSON (Soundex J212) — See also AHSOON, HIRSHSON, HUGHSON, JEPHSON, JESSEPH, JOSEFSON, JOSEPH, JOSEPHA, JOSEPHS, ROSEPHA, ROSEPINK, SEPHERS, SMITHSON.

Josephson, Abraham — of New York. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1920. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Josephson, Carol — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1956; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1957-65. Female. Still living as of 1965.
Josephson, Edward — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
Josephson, Joseph — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Liberal. Candidate for New York state senate 28th District, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
Josephson, Rita — of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
Josephson, Sharon — of Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

JOSES (Soundex J220) — See also JOSE, JOSIAS, JOSS, MOSES, MOSESSO.

JOSES: See also Joses T. LaMeasure.

JOSETTE (Soundex J230) — See also COSETTE, CROSETTI, CROSETTO, GIOSTA, JOSE, JOST, JUST, JUSTE, ROSETTA, ROSETTE, YIOSET.

JOSETTE: See also Josette Green.

JOSEY (Soundex J200) — See also GIOSCIA, HOSEY, JACE, JESSEE, JOEY, JOICE, JOSE, JOSEAH, JOYCE, JOYES, LOSEY, POSEY.

JOSEY: See also Outlaw Josey Wales IV.
Josey, J. René — U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, 1996-98. Still living as of 1998.
Josey, René See J. René Josey

JOSHI (Soundex J200) — See also JASCHA, JOSHIAH.

Joshi, P. G. — of South Carolina. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from South Carolina 5th District, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
Joshi, Savita P. — of South Carolina. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from South Carolina 6th District, 1996. Still living as of 1996.

JOSHIAH (Soundex J200) — See also BAKSHIAN, ISRAHIAH, JASCHA, JOSHI, KALESHIA, KESHIAN, RAKISHIA, SHIAHAMA.

JOSHIAH: See also Joshiah Lefever.

JOSIAS (Soundex J220) — See also BOGOSIAN, GERAGOSIAN, IGLESIAS, JOSES, KATSIAS, NICOSIA, OSIAS, SIAS, TAMANOSIAN, TATOSIAN, THEODOSIA.

JOSIAS: See also Josias Lyndon.

JOSLEN (Soundex J245) — See also ENSLEN, JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, MASLEN, MCCAUSLEN, NESLEN, SLEN, SLENKER.

JOSLEN: See also Orval Eugene Faubus.

JOSLIN (Soundex J245) — See also CROSLIN, GOSLIN, JILLSON, JOLIN, JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLYN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, KOSLING.

JOSLIN: See also John Eliot Allen; Solon Augustus Carter.
Joslin, Charlotte — of Wilmington, New Castle County, Del. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Delaware, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
Joslin, Chauncey — also known as Chauncey Joslyn — of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Mich. Supervisor of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, 1843-44; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Washtenaw County, 1844; member of Michigan state board of education, 1851-54; mayor of Ypsilanti, Mich., 1858-59; circuit judge in Michigan 22nd Circuit, 1882-87. Member, Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
Joslin, Debra I. — of Delta Junction, Southeast Fairbanks census area, Alaska. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
Joslin, E. S. See Ervin Stephen Joslin
Joslin, Edwin W. — of Watervliet, Albany County, N.Y. Mayor of Watervliet, N.Y., 1915. Burial location unknown.
Joslin, Ervin Stephen (b. 1870) — also known as E. S. Joslin — of Waitsfield, Washington County, Vt. Born in Waitsfield, Washington County, Vt., 1870. Republican. Meat and grain dealer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Waitsfield, 1910. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
Joslin, Falcon — of Alaska. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska Territory, 1916. Burial location unknown.
Joslin, Jeanne — of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
Joslin, L. — of Ionia, Ionia County, Mich. Member of Michigan People's Party State Executive Committee, 1899. Burial location unknown.
Joslin, Theodore M. — of Lenawee County, Mich. Candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 39th Circuit, 1908. Burial location unknown.

JOSLYN (Soundex J245) — See also JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, MOSLY.

JOSLYN: See also Robert Paul Butler.
Joslyn, Charles M. — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Hartford, Conn., 1882, 1884, 1888. Burial location unknown.
Joslyn, Chauncey See Chauncey Joslin
Joslyn, David R. — of Woodstock, McHenry County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1944, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
Joslyn, L. D. — Member of Missouri state senate 23rd District, 1941-48. Still living as of 1948.
Joslyn, Lee E. (b. 1864) — of Bay County, Mich.; Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Darien, Genesee County, N.Y., July 23, 1864. Son of William Benham Joslyn and Amy R. (Foster) Joslyn; married, June 29, 1893, to Alice L. Wilson. Democrat. Lawyer; Bay County Circuit Court Commissioner, 1888-92; Bay County Prosecuting Attorney, 1893-94; candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1923. Presbyterian. Member, Knights of Pythias; American Bar Association; Freemasons; Elks; Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
Joslyn, Merritt L. (1825-1904) — of Woodstock, McHenry County, Ill. Born in Livingston County, N.Y., September 10, 1825. Lawyer; village president of Woodstock, Illinois, 1855-57, 1866-67; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1856; served in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1864-66; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1868; member of Illinois state senate, 1876-80; mayor of Woodstock, Ill., 1881-82. Died in Woodstock, McHenry County, Ill., October 13, 1904. Interment at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, Ill.
Joslyn, Patrick Reed — of Michigan. Circuit judge in Michigan 40th Circuit; elected 1978. Still living as of 1978.

JOSS (Soundex J200) — See also COSS, GOSS, JESS, JOSE, JOSES, JOSSELYN, JOSSERAND, JOSSLIN, JOYES, KOSS, TJOSSEM, ZOSS.

Joss, John — of New York. Socialist Labor candidate for New York state attorney general, 1912. Burial location unknown.

JOSSELYN (Soundex J245) — See also FOSSEL, FOSSELLA, GOSSELIN, JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSS, JOSSERAND, JOSSLIN, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, NISSELY, ROSELYN, ROSSEL, ROSSELL, ROSSELLI, ROSSELLO, ROSSELOTT, TJOSSEM.

Josselyn, Edward S. — of California. Member of California state assembly 6th District, 1880-81. Burial location unknown.
Josselyn, Paul R. (b. 1885) — of Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Born in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, December 18, 1885. Son of Henry S. Josselyn and May (Reitler) Josselyn; married, December 30, 1919, to Jean Dudley. U.S. Vice Consul in Tientsin, 1912-14, 1917-18; Canton, 1914-17; U.S. Consul in Chungking, 1918-21; Shanghai, 1930-34; U.S. Consul General in Hankow, 1934-38; Vancouver, 1943. Burial location unknown.

JOSSERAND (Soundex J265) — See also BENERANDA, BLOSSER, BONASERA, CROSSER, DESSERAU, GLOSSER, GOSSER, JOSS, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, MOSSER, OSSER, PLOSSER, PROSSER, ROSSER, SCHLOSSER, SERAFIN, SERAFINA, SERAILE, STROSSER, TJOSSEM, USERA.

Josserand, Bob — of Pratt, Pratt County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
Josserand, Guy D. — of Dodge City, Ford County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
Josserand, Mrs. O. E. See Pearl Josserand
Josserand, Pearl — also known as Mrs. O. E. Josserand — of Johnson, Stanton County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1948 (alternate), 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.

JOSSLIN (Soundex J245) — See also BOSSLER, CROSSLAND, CROSSLEY, DISSLINGER, ESSLINGER, HESSLINK, JILLSON, JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSS, JOSSELYN, JOSSERAND, JOSYLN, JOYCELYN, KESSLING, KIESSLING, LOSSL, SCHOESSLING, TJOSSEM, VOSSLER, WESSLING.

Josslin, William L. — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Oregon Democratic state chair, 1949; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

JOST (Soundex J230) — See also COST, GARNJOST, GIOSTA, JOBST, JOSETTE, JOSTRAND, JUST, JUSTE, SJOSTROM.

JOST: See also Johan Jost Deitz; Johan Jost Dietz.
Jost, Charles — of California. Member of California state assembly 8th District, 1871-73. Burial location unknown.
Jost, Henry Lee (1873-1950) — also known as Henry L. Jost — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., December 6, 1873. Son of Simeon Jost and Lena (Bahr) Jost; married 1911 to Alice Hanks. Democrat. Lawyer; mayor of Kansas City, Mo., 1912-16; U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1923-25. Episcopalian. Member, Freemasons; Ancient Order of United Workmen. Died July 13, 1950. Interment at Mt. Moriali Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
- Cross-reference: Roger C. Slaughter
- See also: congressional biography.

JOSTRAND (Soundex J236) — See also BACKSTRAND, BECKSTRAND, GARNJOST, HILLSTRAND, JOST, NORSTRAND, NOSTRAND, OSTRAM, OSTRANDER, RAND, SEASTRAND, SJOSTROM, STRAND, STRANDT, VANNOSTRAND, VANORDSTRAND, VANOSTRAND, VINSTRAND, WAHLSTRAND, WISTRAND, ZIMOSTRAD.

JOSTRAND: See also Leonor Kretzer Sullivan.

JOSYLN (Soundex J245) — See also JOSCELYN, JOSELINE, JOSLEN, JOSLIN, JOSLYN, JOSSELYN, JOSSLIN, JOYCELYN, SAROSY.

Josyln, Adoniram J. — of Illinois. Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention Kane and DeKalb counties, 1862. Burial location unknown.

JOUARD (Soundex J630) — See also GIROUARD, JERDE, JURADO.

Jouard, Elisée — U.S. Vice Consul in Cognac, 1914; La Rochelle, 1919-24. Burial location unknown.

JOUETT (Soundex J300) — See also DECLOUET, DROUET, JETT, JETTIE, JOWETT, JUETT, LOUETZ.

JOUETT: See also Jouett Shouse; Jouett Ross Todd.
Jouett, George P. — of Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. Mayor of Lexington, Ky., 1848. Burial location unknown.

JOULE (Soundex J400) — See also COULE, JOELLE, JOYAL, JUEL, JUUL, SOULE.

Joule, Reggie — of Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Democrat. Member of Alaska state house of representatives 37th District, 2001. Still living as of 2001.

JOURDAIN (Soundex J635) — See also AURDAL, BODAIN, BORDAILLE, BURDA, BURDALAS, DAIN, DAINES, DAINESE, DAINGERFIELD, DAINS, JARDINE, JORDAN, JORDEN, JORDON, JOURDAN, JOURNEAY, JOURNEY, JURDEN, MURDAN, NAUDAIN, URDAHL, VAUDAIN.

Jourdain, Kevin A. (born c.1972) — of Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
Jourdain, Roger — of Redlake, Beltrami County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Still living as of 1984.

JOURDAN (Soundex J635) — See also ARDANIA, AURDAL, BERDAN, BURDA, BURDALAS, GIORDANO, JARDINE, JORDAN, JORDEN, JORDON, JOURDAIN, JOURNEAY, JOURNEY, JURDEN, MURDAN, ORIORDAN, RIORDAN, URDAHL.

JOURDAN: See also William H. Elmendorf.
Jourdan, Alexander — U.S. Vice Consul in San Juan, 1864-67. Burial location unknown.
Jourdan, Joseph W. — of California. Member of California state assembly 11th District, 1875-77. Burial location unknown.

JOURNEAY (Soundex J650) — See also FURNEAUX, GIRON, JAREN, JARIN, JOERN, JOURDAIN, JOURDAN, JOURNEY, LETOURNEAU, TOURNEAR.

Journeay, John — of Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Member, New York Provincial Congress, 1775-76. Burial location unknown.

JOURNEY (Soundex J650) — See also BURNEY, FLOURNEY, FOURNEY, FURNEY, GIRON, GURNEY, JAREN, JARIN, JOERN, JOURDAIN, JOURDAN, JOURNEAY, MACBURNEY, MCBURNEY, TURNEY.

Journey, Charles W. — of Boonville, Cooper County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

JOVA (Soundex J100)

Jova, Eugene E. — U.S. Consular Agent in Sagua la Grande, 1924-49. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Jova, John F. — U.S. Consular Agent in Sagua la Grande, 1916-17. Burial location unknown.
Jova, Joseph John (1916-1993) — Born in Roseton, Orange County, N.Y., November 7, 1916. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, 1965; Mexico, 1974-77. Died in 1993. Burial location unknown.

JOWELL (Soundex J400) — See also COWELL, GOWELL, JEWEL, JEWELL, JOWETT, SOWELL.

JOWELL: See also Jowell W. Puckett.

JOWETT (Soundex J300) — See also BANOWETZ, CHENOWETH, CHYNOWETH, GOWETZ, JEWETT, JEWITT, JOUETT, JOWELL.

Jowett, William L. (b. 1934) — of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Mich. Born in Marysville, St. Clair County, Mich., February 7, 1934. Republican. St. Clair County Coroner, 1958-62; member of Michigan state house of representatives 76th District, 1967-80; defeated in primary, 1964. Lutheran. Member, Elks; American Legion. Still living as of 1980.

JOY (Soundex J000) — See also COY, GIOIA, JAY, JAYE, JOE, JOEY, JOIE.

JOY: See also Alexander Samuel Diven; William Franklin Draper; Pierre Emil George Salinger.
Joy, Mrs. Ben — of Kingman, Mohave County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1960 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization). Female. Still living as of 1960.
Joy, Benjamin — of Tompkins County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Tompkins County 1st District, 1854. Burial location unknown.
Joy, Charles Frederick (1849-1921) — also known as Charles F. Joy — of St. Louis, Mo. Born in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., December 11, 1849. Republican. U.S. Representative from Missouri 11th District, 1893-1903. Died April 13, 1921. Cremated; ashes interred at Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
- See also: congressional biography.
Joy, Daniel W. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly 39th District, 1965. Still living as of 1965.
Joy, Doctor See Lyman Warren Bliss
Joy, Edmund L. — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1871-72. Burial location unknown.
Joy, George — of Massachusetts. U.S. Consul in Rotterdam, 1807-20. Burial location unknown.
Joy, James F. (b. 1810) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Durham, Strafford County, N.H., December 2, 1810. Son-in-law of John Reed; married to Martha Alger Reed and Mary Bourne. Republican. Lawyer; president, Michigan Central Railroad; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1880. Burial location unknown.
- See also Reed family of Massachusetts
Joy, John M. — of Oxford, New Haven County, Conn. Libertarian. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Connecticut, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
Joy, Katina Rojas — of Bowie, Prince George's County, Md. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
Joy, L. F. — of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Republican. Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 4th District, 1947-48. Still living as of 1948.
Joy, Stephen S. — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Member of New York state assembly from Monroe County 2nd District, 1937; defeated, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Joy, Vincent A. — Conservative. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 5th District, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
Joy, Willis A. — of Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, N.Dak. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Dakota, 1912. Burial location unknown.

JOYAL (Soundex J400) — See also JOELLE, JOULE, JUEL, JUUL.

Joyal, J. W. S. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 18th District, 1913-14. Burial location unknown.

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