Joseph Bailey

Democrat Representative of Pennsylvania's 15th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

March 18, 1810 (75 years old)

Birthday

August 26, 1885

Death

Served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for two congressional districts in Pennsylvania from 1861 to 1865.
Held multiple positions in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, including member of the House of Representatives and State Senate.
Acted as Pennsylvania State Treasurer for a brief period in 1854-1855.
Transitioned from a career as a hatter to becoming a furnace owner in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1860.
Participated in the Pennsylvania State Constitutional Convention in 1872.
Passed away in 1885 and was buried in Bloomfield Cemetery.