Joel Rich

Joel Rich (February 24, 1824  July 10, 1906) was an American businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of the founders of Juneau, Wisconsin, and represented Dodge County in the Wisconsin State Senate for 1862 and 1863.

Joel Rich
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 6, 1862  January 4, 1864
Preceded byAlden I. Bennett
Succeeded byWilliam E. Smith
Personal details
Born(1824-02-24)February 24, 1824
Caroline, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 1906(1906-07-10) (aged 82)
Juneau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeJuneau Cemetery, Juneau, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Esther M. Wright
    (m. 1846; died 1854)
  • Helen Melissa Hart
    (m. 18561906)
Children
  • with Esther Wright
  • Baby Boy
  • (died 1854)
  • Julia Evaline (Perry)
  • (b. 1847; died 1931)
  • Allen E. Rich
  • with Helen Hart
  • Joel Rich
  • (b. 1857; died 1915)
  • Eunice Annette (Binz)
  • (b. 1862; died 1940)
  • Bessie (Hemmy)
  • (b. 1865; died 1950)
  • Colden Aruna Rich
  • (b. 1873; died 1936)

His name is incorrectly listed as "Joe Rich" in the annals of the legislature (1880s), and that error is propagated in other places.

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