About Joseph W. McCorkle
Lived 1819 – 1884 (aged 64). Joseph W. McCorkle was an American politician, lawyer and judge.
Joseph Walker McCorkle (June 24, 1819 – March 18, 1884) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a California congressman from 1851 to 1853.
Early life McCorkle was born in Piqua, Ohio on June 24, 1819. He attended Kenyon College as a member of the class of 1839, but left before graduating. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1842. Gwin and McCorkle fired rifles at each other in San Mateo, California and came away unharmed.
Later life After leaving Congress, McCorkle moved from San Francisco to Marysville, California where he returned to practicing law.
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Who was Joseph W. McCorkle?
American politician (1819-1884)
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Joseph W. McCorkle was born on 24 June 1819 in Piqua.
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Joseph W. McCorkle died on 18 March 1884 in Maryland.
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Joseph W. McCorkle was a politician, lawyer and judge.
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Joseph W. McCorkle was American.
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