Joseph M. Kendall

For other people of the same name, see Joseph Kendall (disambiguation).
Joseph M. Kendall
A man with dark hair wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and light tie with a large knot
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 10th district
In office
April 21, 1892  March 3, 1893
March 4, 1895  February 18, 1897
Preceded by John W. Kendall
William Beckner
Succeeded by Marcus C. Lisle
Nathan T. Hopkins
Personal details
Born (1863-05-12)May 12, 1863
West Liberty, Kentucky
Died November 5, 1933(1933-11-05) (aged 70)
West Liberty, Kentucky
Resting place Barber Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Relations Son of John W. Kendall
Alma mater University of Kentucky
University of Michigan
Profession Lawyer

Joseph Morgan Kendall (May 12, 1863 November 5, 1933) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, son of John Wilkerson Kendall.

Born in West Liberty, Kentucky, Kendall received his early education from private tutors and in the public schools. He attended the State College of Kentucky and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He was examined by the court of appeals of Kentucky and admitted to the practice of law before he was of age. He settled in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Clerk of the House of Representatives in the Forty-ninth and Fiftieth Congresses.

Kendall was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, John W. Kendall, and served from April 21, 1892, to March 3, 1893. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1892 on account of ill health. Presented credentials as a Member-elect to the Fifty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1895, to February 18, 1897, when he was succeeded by Nathan T. Hopkins, who contested his election. He resumed the practice of law in West Liberty, Kentucky. He served as delegate to all Democratic State conventions 1884-1933. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits near Boonsboro, Kentucky. He died in West Liberty, Kentucky, November 5, 1933. He was interred in Barber Cemetery.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
John H. Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 10th congressional district

April 21, 1892 March 3, 1893 (obsolete district)
Succeeded by
Marcus C. Lisle
Preceded by
William M. Beckner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 10th congressional district

March 4, 1895 February 18, 1897 (obsolete district)
Succeeded by
Nathan T. Hopkins
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