Joseph J. Gravely
American politician (1828–1872)
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Joseph Jackson Gravely (September 25, 1828 – April 28, 1872) was an American politician. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He also served as lieutenant governor of Missouri.
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Joseph J. Gravely | |
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Gravely, c. 1864 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Kelso |
| Succeeded by | Sempronius H. Boyd |
| lieutenant governor of Missouri | |
| In office 1871 – April 28, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin O. Stanard |
| Succeeded by | Charles Phillip Johnson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1853–1854 | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1862–1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Jackson Gravely September 25, 1828 |
| Died | April 28, 1872 (aged 43) |
| Party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Unconditional Union |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Gravely was born on September 25, 1828, near the Leatherwood Plantation, in Henry County, Virginia, the son of Lewis Gravely and Rachel Martha (née Dyer) Gravely.[1] He was educated at common schools, then worked as an educator and operated a farm. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.[2]
Career
Gravely was a Republican[1] and also held political affiliations with the Unconditional Union Party.[3] In 1853 and 1854, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[2] In 1854, Gravely moved to Cedar County, Missouri,[4] then was a delegate to the 1860 Missouri Constitutional Convention. In 1862 and 1864, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives.[2]
During the American Civil War, Gravely joined the Union army.[2] In early 1861, he enlisted into the Home Guard. He was made a second lieutenant in Company A of the 13th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment, later becoming captain then commander of the regiment. In 1864, he was made colonel of the 14th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment.[4] For a time, he was a colonel of the 8th Missouri Cavalry Regiment.[5] He was mustered from service in 1865.[4] Following the war, he practiced law.[5]
Gravely served in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1869, representing Missouri's 4th district.[2] During his tenure, he helped pass several railroad constructions bills.[6] He was an alternate delegate to the 1868 Republican National Convention.[1] From 1871, until his death April 28, 1872, he served as lieutenant governor of Missouri.[2][4]
Personal life and death
On June 23, 1850, Gravely married Martha Jane Marshall. Their daughter, Minnie Lee Gravely, married judge Cornelius Hite Skinker.[1] Gravely died on April 28, 1872, aged 43, in Stockton, Missouri. He was buried at Lindley Prairie Cemetery, near Bearcreek.[2]
