Joseph Reed Ingersoll
Joseph Reed Ingersoll (June 14, 1786 – February 20, 1868) was an American lawyer and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1835 he followed his father, Jared Ingersoll, and his older brother, Charles Jared Ingersoll, to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. House.
Joseph Reed Ingersoll | |
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| United States Minister to Great Britain | |
| In office August 21, 1852 – August 23, 1853 | |
| President | Millard Fillmore |
| Preceded by | Abbott Lawrence |
| Succeeded by | James Buchanan |
| Chair of the House Judiciary Committee | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 4, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | George O. Rathbun |
| Succeeded by | James Thompson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
| In office October 12, 1841 – March 4, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John Sergeant |
| Succeeded by | Joseph R. Chandler |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 4, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Horace Binney |
| Succeeded by | John Sergeant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Reed Ingersoll June 14, 1786 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 20, 1868 (aged 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Ann Wilcocks (m. 1813) |
| Parent(s) | Jared Ingersoll Elizabeth Pettit |
| Education | Princeton College |
| Signature | |
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