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Residences & events in his life; Columbus, Franklin Co, OH. Like brother, Andrew, Joseph was prominentin the history of Columbus. He was promoted to Col in Capt Vance's Co of Dragoons in the OHMilitia and kept the title for life. 1838 He was a trusee of a "lunatic asylum." His occupations included farmer, merchant (McElvain, Dalsell, & Co,1834), hotel keeper, & public officer. 1841 He was elected county treasurer, reelected in 1843. 1851 & 1853 He was appointed keeper of the County Infirmary"discharging his duties of this office with kindness and urbanity." He was assistant director of the Ohio penitentiary. |
| Joseph died suddenly at home but some relatives say he was killed inthe Mexican American War. |