Joseph A. Willard
American politician (1803–1868)
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Joseph Allen Willard (April 26, 1803, in Hubbardton, Rutland County, Vermont – August 18, 1868, in Lowville, Lewis County, New York) was an American politician from New York.[1][2]
April 26, 1803
Joseph A. Willard | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1, 1858 – December 31, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Addison Melvin Smith |
| Succeeded by | James A. Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Allen Willard April 26, 1803 Hubbardton, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1868 (aged 65) Lowville, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Whig |
| Relatives | Simon Willard |
| Occupation | Politician |
Life
He was the son of Francis Willard (c. 1777–1856), a carpenter. Joseph A. Willard became a clothier, and about 1824 set up shop in Lowville. On October 22, 1829, he married Eusebia Eager (1818–1887), and they had several children.[citation needed]
He entered politics as a Whig, was a delegate to the Anti-Nebraska Party state convention in 1854, and joined the Republican Party upon its foundation. He became a brigadier general of the State Militia, and was Supervisor of the Town of Lowville in 1856 and 1857.
Willard was a member of the New York State Senate (18th D.) in 1858 and 1859.
Ancestry
Joseph Allen Willard was a 3rd great-grandson (6th generation descendant) of the Massachusetts colonist Simon Willard (1605–1676).