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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
BornConnecticut
Died1844
Connecticut

Joseph W. Torrey was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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

Career

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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.