Joseph Langworthy

Josephy Langworthy (? - July 7, 1871) was a farmer and politician from Juneau County, Wisconsin.

Life

In July of 1856, he was living in Mauston, and was elected as chairman of the mass meeting of the Republican Party in what was then Adams County (soon to be divided into Adams and Juneau counties). ^[1] In November of 1856 he was elected as a Republican ^[2] member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the newly created Assembly district for Adams and Juneau counties in the 10th Wisconsin Legislature of 1857. ^[3] He did not seek re-election, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Almon P. Ayers.

During the American Civil War, he served as the Captain of the Juneau County Light Guard of the Wisconsin State Militia. ^[4]

Later life and death

An active farmer, he served for some years as president of the Juneau County agricultural society. He died July 7, 1871 when he was gored to death by a bull he owned. At the time of his death he had been living in Lindina. He was buried in the cemetery in Mauston. ^[5]

References

1. "Mass Convention" Baraboo Republic Aug. 2, 1856; p. 2 via newspapers.com
2. "Wisconsin Legislature for 1857" Wisconsin Tribune December 2, 1856; p. 2
3. State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848–1999". Information Bulletin 99-1 (September 1999). Madison: Legislative Reference Bureau, 1999; p. 74.
4. Gaylord, August. "Order Relating to State Militia: General Order No. 17" Sept. 15, 1863 Wisconsin State Journal September 17, 1863; p. 2
5. "A Sad Death" Vernon County Censor July 12, 1871; p. 3