Joseph Casey (congressman)

Joseph Casey (December 17, 1814 – February 10, 1879) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania and a judge and chief justice of the Court of Claims.

For other people named Joseph Casey, see Joseph Casey (disambiguation).
Joseph Casey
Chief Justice of the Court of Claims
In office
March 13, 1863 – December 1, 1870
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Preceded bySeat established by 12 Stat. 765
Succeeded byCharles D. Drake
Judge of the Court of Claims
In office
May 23, 1861 – March 13, 1863
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Preceded byGeorge Parker Scarburgh
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 13th district
In office
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byJames Pollock
Succeeded byJames Gamble
Personal details
Born
Joseph Casey

(1814-12-17)December 17, 1814
Ringgold, Maryland
DiedFebruary 10, 1879(1879-02-10) (aged 64)
Washington, D.C.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C.
Political partyWhig
Educationread law
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