Joseph Grinnell (politician)
Joseph Grinnell (November 17, 1788 – February 7, 1885) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and friend of Abraham Lincoln, and the brother of Moses Hicks Grinnell.
Joseph Grinnell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 10th district | |
| In office December 7, 1843 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Barker Burnell |
| Succeeded by | Zeno Scudder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1788 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | February 7, 1885 (aged 96) New Bedford, Massachusetts, US |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Sarah Russell (died 1865) |
| Relations | Moses H. Grinnell (brother) Henry Grinnell (brother) |
| Occupation | Merchant, banker, railroad executive |
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