Joseph R. Cockerill

Joseph Randolph Cockerill (January 2, 1818 – October 23, 1875) was an American lawyer and politician who was a U.S. representative from Ohio for one term from 1857 to 1859.

Early life Joseph R. Cockerill was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, January 2, 1818. He attended the public schools. Cockerill moved to Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio, in 1837 and settled in Youngsville. He taught school. He became County surveyor in 1840. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1851 and began the practice of law in West Union, Ohio. He served as clerk of the court of common pleas.

Congress He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1853 and 1854. Cockerill was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1857 – March 4, 1859).

Later life After the Civil War, Joseph Cockerill was again a member of the Ohio house of representatives, serving from 1868 to 1871. He lost election for Ohio State Auditor in 1871.

Death and burial Joseph R. Cockerill died in West Union, Ohio, October 23, 1875. He was interred in Old West Union Cemetery, West Union.