Joseph Bouck

Joseph Bouck
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district
In office March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833
Preceded by	Peter I. Borst
Succeeded by	Henry C. Martindale
Personal details
Born	July 22, 1788 (1788-07-22) Bouck's Island, near Fultonham, New York
Died	March 30, 1858 (1858-03-31) (aged 69) Middleburgh, New York
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Jacksonian
Profession	farmer politician Road Inspector

Joseph Bouck (July 22, 1788 – March 30, 1858) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York serving from 1831 to 1833.

Biography

Born on Bouck's Island, near Fultonham, New York, Bouck attended the rural schools of his native county. He was brother of William C. Bouck, and uncle of Gabriel Bouck.

Career

Bouck engaged in agricultural pursuits for many years in Schoharie County until his change of residence to Middleburgh. He served as inspector of turnpike roads in Schoharie County in 1828.

Elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress Bouck served as United States Representative for the twelfth district of New York from March 4, 1831 to March 3, 1833. He returned to his private life in Middleburgh, New York.

Death

Bouck died on March 30, 1858 (age 69 years, 251 days). He is interred at Middleburgh Cemetery, Middleburgh, New York. Resided in Middleburgh, New York, until his death on March 30, 1858.

External links

• Joseph Bouck at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• The Political Graveyard
• Govtrack US Congress
• Find A Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Peter I. Borst	Representative of the 12th Congressional District of New York March 4, 1831 – March 4, 1833	Succeeded by Henry C. Martindale

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