Joseph Hayes Acklen

Democrat Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district

  • Representative

    Louisiana, district 3

    March 18, 1879 - March 3, 1881

2

Congresses Served

2

House Terms

January 1, 1850 (88 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1938

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Representative from Louisiana from 1878 to 1881.
  • Born into a wealthy family in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised on plantations in Louisiana.
  • Educated by private tutors and graduated from law school in 1871.
  • Initially practiced law in Nashville and Memphis before managing family sugar plantations in Louisiana.
  • Held the rank of colonel in the Louisiana Militia in 1876.
  • Entered Congress following a contested election and served two terms.
  • Declined a federal judgeship after leaving Congress and returned to practicing law.
  • Involved in local politics, serving on the Nashville City Council and as chairman of the Democratic executive committee of Davidson County.
  • Held various positions related to law and wildlife conservation, including chief game warden of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson.
  • Authored numerous articles on topics related to ornithology, fish culture, and forestry.
  • Passed away in 1938 and is interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.