Joseph L. Rawlins

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins (March 28, 1850  May 24, 1926) was a delegate to the U.S. Congress from Utah Territory and a Senator from Utah after statehood was achieved.

Joseph L. Rawlins
United States Senator
from Utah
In office
March 4, 1897  March 3, 1903
Preceded byArthur Brown
Succeeded byReed Smoot
Delegate to the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Utah Territory's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1893  March 3, 1895
Preceded byJohn Thomas Caine
Succeeded byFrank J. Cannon
Personal details
Born(1850-03-28)March 28, 1850
Millcreek, Provisional State of Deseret, U.S. (now Utah, U.S.)
DiedMay 24, 1926(1926-05-24) (aged 76)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulia Elizabeth Davis
ChildrenBrent
Leda
Athol
Alta
Josephine
Lara
Boyce
Alma materIndiana University
ProfessionLawyer
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