Joseph Kille (April 12, 1790 – March 1, 1865) was an American politician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey from 1839 to 1841 as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress. Kille also served in the New Jersey General Assembly before and after his tenure in Congress.
Early life and education
Kille was born near Bridgeport, New Jersey on April 12, 1790. He pursued his education in Salem.
Career
Kille served as sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey from 1822 to 1829 and county clerk from 1829 to 1839.
Prior to serving in the United States Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1815 to 1816.
Kille served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1839 and concluded on March 3, 1841.
Following his tenure in Congress, Kille served in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1856.
Death
Kille died at the age of 74 in Salem on March 1, 1865. He was interred in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, located in Salem.
See also
List of members of the United States House of Representatives who served a single term
References
External links
Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Profile from GovTrack
Joseph Kille at The Political Graveyard
1790 births
1865 deaths
19th-century American politicians
Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey Democratic Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly County clerks in New Jersey New Jersey sheriffs People from Salem, New Jersey Burials at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Salem, New Jersey