Joseph Bosworth (Kentucky politician)
Joseph F. Bosworth (October 3, 1866 – April 26, 1941) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served several terms as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky Senate. A Republican, he was elected speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1920 and served until 1921. He was the last Republican speaker until the election of Jeff Hoover in 2017.
Joseph Bosworth | |
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Joseph F. Bosworth | |
| Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1920–1922 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Crowe |
| Succeeded by | James H. Thompson |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office 1920–1940 | |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1908–1916 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 1906–1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1866 Fayette County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1941 (aged 74) Middlesboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Middlesboro Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Veal (m. 1890) |
| Relations | Henry M. Bosworth, (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
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