Joseph W. Torrey (politician)

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Joseph W. Torrey
Member of the
Michigan Territorial Council
from the 1st district
In office
May 1, 1832 April 23, 1833
Personal details
Born Connecticut
Died1844
Connecticut

Joseph W. Torrey was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Torrey was born in Connecticut. At some point, Torrey moved to the Michigan Territory. [1]

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Career

Torrey was a lawyer. Torrey served recorder of Detroit in 1829 and as probate judge from 1829 to 1833. He was supporter of President Andrew Jackson during his time in Detroit. [1] Torrey served on the Michigan Territorial Council from May 1, 1832 to April 23, 1833. [2]

Death

Torrey moved back to Connecticut in 1844, and died the same year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers via Internet Archive.
  2. "Tooley to Tostofson". Political Graveyard . Retrieved June 3, 2020.