Joseph Bloomfield
Joseph Bloomfield (October 18, 1753 – October 3, 1823) was the fourth governor of New Jersey. He also served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1817 to 1821.
Joseph Bloomfield | |
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painting by Charles Willson Peale | |
| 4th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office October 29, 1803 – October 29, 1812 | |
| Preceded by | John Lambert (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Ogden |
| In office October 31, 1801 – October 28, 1802 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Howell |
| Succeeded by | John Lambert (acting) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Ezra Baker |
| Succeeded by | George Cassedy |
| Mayor of Burlington, New Jersey | |
| In office 1795–1800 | |
| Preceded by | Bowes Reed |
| Succeeded by | James Sterling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1753 Woodbridge, Province of New Jersey, British America |
| Died | October 3, 1823 (aged 69) Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary McIlvaine (1752–1818) Isabella Ramsey (1779–1871) |
The township of Bloomfield, New Jersey is named for him.
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