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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriCharles Frederick JOY
(1849-1921)
JOY, Charles Frederick, a
Representative from Missouri; born in Jacksonville, Morgan County,
Ill., December 11, 1849; attended the public schools; was graduated
from Yale College in 1874; studied law; was admitted to the bar and
commenced practice in St. Louis, Mo., in 1876; presented
credentials as a Republican Member-elect to the Fifty-third
Congress and served until April 3, 1894, when he was succeeded by
John J. O’Neill, who contested the election; elected to the
Fifty-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4,
1895-March 3, 1903); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in
1902; resumed the practice of his profession in St. Louis; served
as recorder of deeds from 1907 until March 22, 1921, when he
resigned; died in St. Louis, Mo., on April 13, 1921; the remains
were cremated and placed in Elks Rest in Bellefontaine
Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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