Joseph Horace Lewis
| Joseph Horace Lewis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district |
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In office May 10, 1870 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Jacob Golladay |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Milliken |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
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In office 1850-1855 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 29, 1824 Barren County, Kentucky |
| Died | July 6, 1904 (aged 79) Scott County, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow, Kentucky |
| Political party |
Whig Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Rogers Cassandra F. Flournoy Johnson |
| Alma mater | Centre College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service/branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier general
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| Unit |
6th Kentucky Infantry Orphan Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph Horace Lewis (October 29, 1824 – July 6, 1904) was an American lawyer, military leader and politician. He served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, and later a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the court of last resort in Kentucky at the time.
Joseph H. Lewis was born near Glasgow, Kentucky on October 29, 1824. He was the son of John and Eliza Martz (Reed) Lewis. His father was a volunteer in the War of 1812, serving under Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
Lewis attained his early education in the local public schools. He then matriculated to Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, graduating in 1843. After graduation, he read law under Judge C. C. Thompkins. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Glasgow.
Lewis married Sarah Rogers, who died in 1858. The couple had two children – John Lewis and Eliza (Lewis) Burnham.
Lewis was elected as a Whig to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1850. He was re-elected twice, serving until 1855. After the collapse of the Whig Party, Lewis became a Democrat. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1856 and 1860.
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