| Lemuel W. Joiner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Whitman |
| Succeeded by | Francis Little |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 5, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Rodolf |
| Succeeded by | George L. Frost |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Amasa Cobb |
| Succeeded by | Charles Rodolf |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Iowa 1st district | |
| In office January 2, 1854 – January 1, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Madden |
| Succeeded by | Stephen P. Hollenbeck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1810-11-09)November 9, 1810 Royalton, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1886(1886-10-22) (aged 75) Wyoming, Iowa County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Ann Lucas (died 1905) |
| Children |
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Lemuel Whiting Joiner (November 9, 1810 – October 22, 1886) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served six years in the Wisconsin State Senate and one year in the State Assembly, representing Iowa County. His son, Robert Joiner, also served in the Legislature.
Biography
Joiner was born in 1810 in Royalton, Vermont. He moved to Cincinnati in 1830 and then to Williamsport, Indiana in 1834. In 1845 he moved to Wyoming, Iowa County, Wisconsin, which was his primary residence for the rest of his life. Joiner died on October 22, 1886.
Joiner's son, Robert, also served in the Senate.
Career
Joiner was elected to the Assembly in 1853. He was later a member of the Senate three times. First, from 1857 to 1858, second, from 1861 to 1862 and third, from 1869 to 1870. He was a Republican.
References
- ^ "Death of Hon. L. W. Joiner". Wisconsin State Journal. October 27, 1886. p. 4. Retrieved June 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "Ex-Senator R. Joiner Dies". The Capital Times. May 7, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved June 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "Lemuel W. Joiner". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
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| Wisconsin State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byHenry Madden | Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Iowa 1st district January 2, 1854 – January 1, 1855 |
Succeeded byStephen P. Hollenbeck |
| Wisconsin Senate | ||
| Preceded byAmasa Cobb | Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district January 5, 1857 – January 3, 1859 |
Succeeded byCharles Rodolf |
| Preceded byCharles Rodolf | Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district January 7, 1861 – January 5, 1863 |
Succeeded byGeorge L. Frost |
| Preceded byJoel Whitman | Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871 |
Succeeded byFrancis Little |