Joseph Cheever
American politician (1772–1872)
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Joseph Cheever (February 22, 1772 – June 19, 1872) was an American farmer and politician who held office in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Preceded byRobert Eames
Succeeded byAbijah Cheever
Preceded byAbijah Cheever
Succeeded byZaccheus N. Stocker
Joseph Cheever | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Saugus | |
| In office 1817–18211 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Eames |
| Succeeded by | Abijah Cheever |
| In office 1831–1832 | |
| Preceded by | Abijah Cheever |
| Succeeded by | Zaccheus N. Stocker |
| In office 1835–1835 | |
| Preceded by | Zaccheus N. Stocker |
| Succeeded by | William W. Boardman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1772 |
| Died | June 19, 1872 (aged 100) |
Cheever was born on February 22, 1772.[1] In 1816, he became Saugus' first Town Treasurer.[2] He represented Saugus in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1821, 1831, 1832, and 1835.[3] Cheever died on June 19, 1872, aged 100.[1] During his political career, Cheever frequently competed with his brother Abijah Cheever.[4]
Notes
- 1.^ Until 1857, a majority of votes at a town meeting was needed to elect a representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. If no person received a majority of votes, no representative was sent. After electing Cheever in 1817 and 1818, Saugus was unable to select a representative in 1819. Cheever was returned to office in 1820 and 1821.[5]
